KC Blog / By JCA / July 8, 2024
Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. …
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Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 2, 2024
Julie B. Kennedy, CEO & Co-Founder, RubyWell It takes more than love and commitment to care for an aging parent or family member. Any family caregiver can tell you that it also takes money. At first, you might not notice the incidental costs of the gasoline that gets you to and from their doctor appointments …
KC Blog / By JCA / June 27, 2024
Join us by Zoom for these caregiver coping webinars each month this summer. All webinars can be accessed through this zoom link or with the following: Meeting ID: 777 162 3920 Password: 535850 Sweet Temptations: Managing the Dementia-Sugar Connection with Rhonda Brandes, RD, LDN, Program Manager I, Senior Nutrition Program Montgomery County Health & Human …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / June 11, 2024
by Dasha Kiper for Scientific American and the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative The vast majority of caregivers know full well that their spouses or parents are ill with Alzheimer’s, yet they still behave in ways they know are counterproductive: arguing, blaming, insisting on reality, and taking symptoms personally. Reasonableness is hardly our brain’s first priority. The …
KC Blog / By JCA / June 10, 2024
from the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program This training video is from the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program Training series on Wandering (for those approaching or in the middle stages of dementia). It’s a perfect topic to revisit during National Safety Month. Not every person who has dementia will wander but nearly everyone living …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / May 29, 2024
What is a Village? Villages are a local, volunteer-led, grassroots organizations that aim to support community members who choose to age-in-place. They foster social connections through activities and events and coordinate volunteer help at home using neighbor helping neighbor model. There are close to 200 villages es in the nation and around fifty in the DC …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / May 2, 2024
from CBS Mornings, by Lisa Ling, Analisa Novak, Shannon Luibrand Across the United States, an estimated 53 million people are unpaid caregivers, many of whom, like Ty Lewis, are part of the “sandwich generation” — simultaneously raising children and caring for aging parents. Lewis, a social media influencer, sought support from her followers by sharing her experiences …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / April 22, 2024
Did you know sepsis is a life-threatening condition that can strike anyone, anywhere? Join us for live and interactive discussion to learn everything from the warning signs to prevention strategies. Real-Life Stories Critical signs/symptoms Open Q&A Apr 24, 2024 12:00 PM A Positive Aging program with Brooke DeSantis, Love for Lochlin Foundation and Jackie Duda, …
KC Blog / By JCA / April 16, 2024
by R. Clinton for the Alzheimer’s Association Blog Sudden Change in Behavior? Urinary Tract Infection Could Be the Cause UTIs, or urinary tract infections, can cause changes in people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. As a care consultant with the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline, I often speak to people about possible urinary tract …
KC Blog / By JCA / April 4, 2024
UCLA Caregiver Training Video: Agitation and anxiety create resistance in people with Alzheimer’s and frustration for their caregivers. Learn techniques to solve and resolve these difficult moments.
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