Wandering is a common behavior for people living with dementia and can result in dangerous situations. There are several ways to reduce the risk of wandering and tools that can be put in place to help locate someone in the case that wandering occurs.
Es muy común que las personas mayores repiten historias o hagan preguntas una y otra vez, especialmente si tienen Alzheimer o demencia. No lo están haciendo a propósito. Este comportamiento se debe a cambios en el cerebro.
Changes in the brain can cause people with dementia to see the world differently. It's important to try not to take this personally as paranoia is a common behavior for people living with dementia.
Meet the expert panel for this year's Date With A Cure research forum, which will be held Tuesday, June 13th via Zoom.
It is important to have a safety plan in place - like this guide for handling outings with dementia - which will allow for less stress, increased enjoyment, and more opportunities to live a quality life for people with memory loss.
Our annual Visionary Luncheon & Auction was back in full effect on May 5, 2023 on a day filled with sunshine in La Jolla. Read a recap of the event and view photos of the auction items as well as our wonderful guests.
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do for the person you are caring for. All too often, care partners find themselves in poor health, overwhelmed, and physically and emotionally exhausted. We're here to share useful self-care tips for care partners to use in their daily lives.
Clinical Care Coach Corner: Living with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia is never easy. It can cause feelings of stress, anxiety, and sadness in the person living with dementia and their care partner(s), which is why it’s important to maintain a sense of humor throughout the journey.
Cuidarse a sí mismo es una de las cosas más importantes que puede hacer por la persona que está cuidando. Muy frecuentemente, los cuidadores se encuentran en mal estado de salud, abrumados y agobiados física y emocionalmente. No hay mejor momento que ahora para comenzar a cuidar de sí mismo.
Although Joaquin may be relatively new to the organization, having joined in August 2022, they and the rest of the education team have already made impressive strides in the goals they have for the education department to help people affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
