May 2021 Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia can be challenging, but learning how you can develop resiliency can help. See what lessons you can learn from Dr. Miriam Galindo’s Developing Resiliency presentation from our Fill Your Cup: Caregiver Strategies for 2021 caregiver conference. Developing Resiliency is critical for caregivers Unchecked
By Dr. Jacqueline DuPont Red flags are quite different from “what to look for” while touring an assisted living, memory care or board and care. They are a “things” not to miss! POTENTIAL RED FLAGS 1) If most of the residents are seated in wheel chairs – Excellent standard of care is to (if safe)
By Dr. Jacqueline DuPont I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. Because it is high risk “UTI season” due to the summer heat and lack of hydration, I wanted to remind everyone to be vigilant and watchful of a UTI, urinary tract infection, that may go undetected. Our goal as gerontologists, is for everyone,
A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below: Stimulating activities are necessary to avoid cognitive
By Mike Detke, MD, PhD Chief Medical Officer, Cortexyme While the number of people with Alzheimer’s continues to climb, there have been no medical breakthroughs to slow the progress of this devastating disease. But there is reason for hope. Recent scientific discoveries have led to a new understanding of the cause of Alzheimer’s disease
“Family Caregiver Strategies” Program Now Offered in 3-Week Sessions Alzheimer’s Orange County offers a free, specialized class series called “Family Caregiver Strategies Program” This evidence-informed, 12-hour training program is designed to prepare family caregivers who have loved ones in the moderate stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. Along with an increased understanding
A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below: Alzheimer's risk may be 75% higher for
A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below: 9 Evidence-Based Ways to Keep Your Brain
In-Home Care: What to look for For seniors who need assistance at home with their daily tasks and needs, or for families who are in need of extra help caring for their loved one but are wary about trying placement, in-home care can be a great resource. What is in-home care? In-home care is
According to a 2016 report by the Orange County Aging Services Collaborative, more than 1 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries in Orange County over the age of 65 were treated for dementia in 2014. Many of these residents required special care from home health care workers, hospice and palliative care professionals, and/or nursing home or residential
