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When caring for a person with dementia, there will come a time when the task will become more than one caregiver can handle. Let’s step back a moment and consider that, very often, a caregiver is a spouse or relative of the person living with dementia. That person – perhaps with some assistance from other …
You’re not alone. That is often a message heard when we go through life’s challenges. As we learn in this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, there is truth to that statement. Miles for Memories volunteer Linda Frost, a registered nurse and a dementia and caregiver coodinator with Carewell Services Southwest, joins us to talk about …
Calhoun County’s dementia awareness organization Miles for Memories has set its annual research update event for April 30, 2024. The free event seeks to provide an update from Michigan State University researchers on the latest dementia drugs and treatments, as well as provide a forum for attendees to ask questions. The event is set for …
Falling is a concern for anyone who is aging and potentially dealing with a loss of balance. This includes folks who might be living with dementia. In the ongoing series of episodes focused on educating the caregiver, Creating Dementia Solutions explores the idea of making conditions safe at home. Miles for Memories volunteer Jodi Piper, Community Programs …
Focused on caregivers, Creating Dementia Solutions explores why it is important to have a screening for dementia by professionals. Miles for Memories volunteer Connie Skidmore, herself a caregiver for loved ones with dementia, returns to help others understand why knowledge is power. Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyMore Creating …
Continuing a series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes with subjects meant to help caregivers, this one focuses on the early signs of dementia. Miles for Memories volunteer Connie Skidmore shares industry and personal expertise in assisting caregivers to recognize the early signs of dementia. Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyMore Creating …
After becoming acquainted with the different types of dementia from the previous Creating Dementia Solutions episode, we now ask: Why is it important to know the types? Of course, there are medical reasons. As we have learned in other episodes, the type of dementia can determine the approach to treatment or medication choice. But, in …
Continuing with a focus to assist caregivers of those with dementia in the next several episodes, Creating Dementia Solutions begins at the beginning: What are the several types of dementia? What is different about them? Miles for Memories volunteer Kelly Fisher Satterfield with The Oaks at Northpointe Woods in Battle Creek helps us understand. Episode …
