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Honoring Seniors, Caregivers: Inside the Vision of Carehaus:
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“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt:
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Our Monthly Tip: Make an “In Case of Death” File to Ease Loved One’s Grief:
How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of love
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Tag Archives: Advanced Dementia
YouTube Series “Molly’s Movement” Shows Us What Coping with Dementia Looks Like
Each week, a man films his mother's experiences with Lewy body dementia
Clinically speaking, Lewy body dementia, or LBD, is a brain disorder that impacts a person’s behavior, movement, memory and cognition, along with basic bodily functions like blood pressure and bladder control. But for Joey Daley, this sterile list of symptoms doesn’t … Continue reading
Hogewey: The Dementia Village That Embraces Late-Stage Alzheimer’s
Dutch town Hogewey is entirely inhabited by people who have Alzheimer's, and the patients are thriving
The little village of Hogewey in The Netherlands looks normal on the outside: 23 houses nestled around a community plaza filled with stores and park benches. But this village has a secret. Everyone living within its gates has late-stage Alzheimer’s. … Continue reading
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Tagged Advanced Dementia, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, Amerongen, Caregiving, Dementia, Hogewey, Nursing home
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Alzheimer’s Is The Sixth Leading Cause Of Death
How can you treat Alzheimer’s disease? Improv may be an answer
I hear over and over again from industry experts that Alzheimer’s is the most devastating disease of all. I have listened to the personal stories of many of my friends— horrified by the words and convoluted beliefs—as they witness their … Continue reading