Blood tests and phone apps: The future of diagnosing Alzheimer’s?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 08, 2019
Last week in a blog post, Bill Gates shared some exciting ways that Alzheimer’s disease might be diagnosed in the future.
5 lessons we’ve learned by not segregating memory care residents
By
Vassar Byrd
Feb 03, 2020
The benefits of not offering memory care in a separate, locked unit far outweigh the effort needed — and we’ve learned some lessons along the way.
Overcoming communication barriers due to dementia
By
Tom Rotz
Jul 10, 2017
Thankfully, we are learning that many effective ways exist to improve communication with residents who have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, so that we can better understand their...
Alzheimer’s care isn’t working; here’s what is
By
Pamela Reese
Aug 29, 2019
There are several reasons that I don’t believe Alzheimer’s care is where it should be. Here are six.
Implementing dignity and respect in dementia care
By
Ben Mandelbaum
Jun 20, 2016
People who have dementia deserve the same quality of care provided to other older adults, although their special needs must be considered.
A retirement community desk clerk’s perspective on dementia
By
Kimberly Hollifield
Jul 05, 2022
As a desk clerk in a retirement community, I observed many residents living with dementia. This experience made a big impression on me.
The best of times and the worst of times: Dementia care today
By
David Troxel, MPH
Jan 08, 2018
Therapeutic environments that benefit people with dementia embrace meaningful and innovative activities, good communication, skilled problem-solving around behaviors challenging for staff, and excellent...
Improving the Alzheimer’s transition
By
Kerry Mills
Apr 01, 2015
These four steps ease transitions for your families:
Game theory
By
John Hall
Feb 02, 2019
Do brain games and other fun-based approaches to mental stimulation help reduce Alzheimer’s? Some interesting findings are beginning to emerge.
The importance of the life story in memory care
By
Beth Sanders
Dec 01, 2016
Knowing residents’ life stories is critical for staff members who care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory or communication challenges.