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Webinar: Sepsis: Know the Signs & Save Lives!

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / April 22, 2024

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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, …

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UTIs and Sudden Behavior Changes

KC Blog / By JCA / April 16, 2024

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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 …

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Agitation And Anxiety In Alzheimer’s

KC Blog / By JCA / April 4, 2024

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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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Dementia Conversations: Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial

KC Blog / By JCA / April 3, 2024

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When someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. This program provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss: going to the doctor for a diagnosis …

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Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Changes in Communication Skills

KC Blog / By JCA / April 2, 2024

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from NIH National Institute on Aging Communication is hard for people with Alzheimer’s disease because they have trouble remembering things. They may struggle to find words or forget what they want to say. You may feel impatient and wish they could just say what they want, but they can’t. The person with Alzheimer’s may have problems with: …

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Caregiver Self-Care: Why You Should Create a Caregiver Bill of Rights

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / April 2, 2024

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by Susan Stiles for NCOA A first and very important step in self-care is to establish your own Caregiver Bill of Rights. You’ve gotten the checklist from your care recipient’s health care team on how to care for them. Now, it’s time to put down on paper how you want to care for yourself and …

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How to Gain Guardianship for a Parent with Alzheimer’s

KC Blog / By JCA / March 25, 2024

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by Mary Ann Roberto of Always Home Connected Caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging, especially as the disease progresses and their ability to make decisions for themselves diminishes. In such cases, gaining guardianship can provide you with the legal authority to make important decisions on their behalf. This article will guide …

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Early Detection Matters: 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / March 22, 2024

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by BriAnn Hill for NCOA There’s no one test that can be used to definitively diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Instead, doctors use a combination of medical history, neurological exams, brain imaging, and other diagnostic tools to make a diagnosis with as much accuracy as possible. The approval of new therapies makes early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s even more …

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How Art Sessions Can Help With Dementia

KC Blog, Uncategorized / By JCA / March 8, 2024

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by Mary Beth Flynn for Artfully Aging The Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s—And How Art Sessions Can Help With Both As we grow older, our short-term memory starts to fade. We may forget the names of acquaintances or regularly misplace our car keys. In many cases, it’s nothing to be worried about—it’s a side effect …

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Successful Strategies for Aging

KC Blog / By JCA / March 6, 2024

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The Alzheimer’s Association in partnership with MedStar Health presents Strategies for Successful Aging, a three-part series of virtual programs. As we age, we encounter new changes and challenges. During this 3-part series, our expert panelists will review popular areas of challenging change, and provide their guidance and tools. Please note you can attend one or …

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