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5 Unforgettable Films About Dementia You Need To Watch

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We are aware of all the good and nutritious foods like walnuts and green leafy vegetables that persons with dementia need to keep their brain health in the best possible condition. But the problem is: what if they simply refuse to eat? For most of us “normal” people without the condition, eating and having our meals promptly is happens most naturally.

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An Ode To My Mother

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Memories may fade with the onset of dementia, but some bonds persist forever. Family of Wisdom Caregiver Grace Eng fondly recalls being touched by her mother’s love and fulfilling her duties as a daughter.

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Going Mediterranean

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We are aware of all the good and nutritious foods like walnuts and green leafy vegetables that persons with dementia need to keep their brain health in the best possible condition. But the problem is: what if they simply refuse to eat? For most of us “normal” people without the condition, eating and having our meals promptly is happens most naturally.

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4 Ways To Help Your Loved One With Dementia Eat More

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We are aware of all the good and nutritious foods like walnuts and green leafy vegetables that persons with dementia need to keep their brain health in the best possible condition. But the problem is: what if they simply refuse to eat? For most of us “normal” people without the condition, eating and having our meals promptly is happens most naturally.

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Feel Good Friday: Little Ways To Make Persons With Dementia Feel Better

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In 2017, the Alzheimer’s Association found that out of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s Disease is the only one that cannot be prevented, slowed or cured. Now imagine being diagnosed with dementia and trying to grapple with this cold, hard truth.

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3 Tips To Reduce Sundowning

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Sundown syndrome, or sundowning, is a neurological phenomenon that affects persons with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and other types of dementia. While not a disease by itself, its occurrence is more commonplace than we think, with as many as 60 percent of patients diagnosed with AD affected, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Taking A Memory-Filled Breather

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The March holidays offer a window of opportunity for meaningful family time with both young and old. Take your plans one step further and make it more memorable by incorporating activities that stave off the tendrils of dementia and creates great memories at the same time.

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CNY Packet Racket

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With the Chinese New Year festivities upon us, red may just be the warmest colour. It is the time to enjoy the warmth of kinship and good company, tell stories passed down for generations, and of course, indulge in copious amounts of our favourite Chinese New Year grub. For our loved ones with dementia, it presents the perfect opportunity to get hands on.

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Take a swipe at dementia

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Things can get overwhelming in the process of caring for someone with dementia. Naturally, the amount of reliance and responsibility resting solely on a caregiver’s shoulders can be overbearing, not to mention having your personal time and rest stripped away. When the going gets tough, a little technology can come in handy.

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5 New Year Resolutions For Caregivers

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Studies have shown that as many as half of people with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias go undiagnosed. Even though there is currently no treatment or cure that can alter the underlying cause of the condition, early detection allows for more room to seek medical advice and let caregivers make adjustments for a better quality of life before it gets to an advanced stage.

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Ways You can Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

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Studies have shown that as many as half of people with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias go undiagnosed. Even though there is currently no treatment or cure that can alter the underlying cause of the condition, early detection allows for more room to seek medical advice and let caregivers make adjustments for a better quality of life before it gets to an advanced stage.

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Dealing with the 7 Deadly Emotions of Caregiving

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Caregivers are the unsung heroes of the frontline of their respective medical spheres, and nobody can truly understand the challenges of caregiving more than a fellow caregiver. The truth is, we sometimes forget that they are human beings as well, prone to exhaustion, stress, and go through moments where it all becomes too overwhelming.

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