Author: Keri Pollock
Hope, joy and better ways to care for and support
individuals living with dementia and their care partners
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We are at the beginning of a new year, leaving behind a challenging, difficult one. It’s January 4, 2021, as I write this. There is hope, however, a bright light at the end of this long tunnel: two COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the FDA and rolled out.
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COVID-19 Essentials: An At-Home Emergency Care KitRead More »
November is National Family Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
These observances help raise awareness about the challenges of caregiving for families, especially Alzheimer’s caregiving, as well as increase support for and educate caregivers and their communities. The current COVID-19 pandemic has also presented new realities and stresses.
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In the U.S., more than 5.8 million people age 65+ are living with Alzheimer’s disease and over 16 million provide unpaid care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Aging Life Care Professionals regularly work with clients living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and, as part of our membership with the Aging Life Care Association, we continue to educate ourselves to remain experts in aging well.
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Advancing the Science: The Latest Discoveries in Alzheimer’s and Dementia ResearchRead More »
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. We thought it would be helpful to share some best practices we’ve adopted over the years in caring for ourselves, while also working to reduce our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or delaying its progression or onset.
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8 Tips for Reducing the Risk of Developing Alzheimer’sRead More »
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