Universal Design & Dementia: Creating a safe & happy home
Learn how to incorporate some easy principles of Universal Design to make your home safer and happier for someone living with dementia.
Learn how to incorporate some easy principles of Universal Design to make your home safer and happier for someone living with dementia.
Words matter – especially when it comes to dementia care. At Alzheimer’s San Diego, we strive to use terms, phrases, and words that don’t diminish but rather support the dignity of people living with memory loss. In honor of National Caregivers Day, we want to bring awareness to why certain terms may not be the best choice, and how simple substitutions can make a huge difference in how we view people living with dementia.
A client living with memory loss sent us this letter he wrote to his friends and family, explaining the brain changes he is now experiencing. He has allowed us to share it, hoping it can help others to better understand this complicated disease.
Abordar conversaciones sobre la pérdida de la memoria puede ser una tarea complicada, ya que no usar la estrategia más adecuada para hablar del tema puede generar incomodidad, miedo, malentendidos u otros sentimientos negativos.
When Gaby Mendoza was looking for a new job opportunity, she knew she wanted to find a role that helped people – especially those that are underserved like the older adult Spanish-speaking population of San Diego County.
Recientemente, Alzheimer’s San Diego presentó una sesión educativa virtual titulada ¿Mala Memoria o Síntomas de Demencia? La importancia de promover una mejor salud cerebral.
Poner en práctica el autocuidado es una de las mejores cosas que puedes hacer para ayudar a quien cuidas. Como dice el dicho, “no puedes servir de una taza vacía.”
Naomi Rogers-Bea loves to walk. It’s a daily activity that brings her joy and ensures she’s prioritizing her physical – and spiritual – well-being. Over the years, she's made a conscious effort to get involved with local organizations and participate in events like the Walk4ALZ on October 16th.
La pérdida de memoria no es algo que podamos controlar; sólo la forma en que reaccionamos ante ella.
Enterarse de que un ser querido ha sido diagnosticado con Alzheimer no es fácil, y, como luego veremos en este artículo, el reto que presenta tal diagnóstico tiene un efecto más devastador en algunos grupos demográficos que otros, especialmente en la comunidad latina.