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Kitchen gadgets to help those with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias.

Liz Lewis — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:14:39 +0000

Dr Patrick Oliver at Newcastle University is looking at ways to give ordinary home applicances new intelligence.

Why?

So that those with dementia can still function safely in a home environment.

Oliver has been looking at everyday appliances and finding innovative ways to make them dementia-friendly. At his laboratory, called ‘The Ambient Kitchen’, there are a number of working demonstrations in place, such as the pressure sensors embedded into the floor which would alert others if someone fell over.

A Clock that adds structure for someone with Alzheimer’s.

Liz Lewis — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:05:01 +0000

Check out this clock created in Holland that is used to add structure in a user friendly way. Ideal for anyone with memory and confusion issues. The Clockweisser website, unfortunately, is in dutch but the video has english subtitles.

http://www.clockweisser.com/index.html

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A Clock that adds structure for someone with Alzheimer’s.

MIT AgeLab provides tools to help families deal with drivers with dementia.

Liz Lewis — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:19:35 +0000

Discussion on warning signs that indicate that it’s time for someone with Alzheimer’s to stop driving and how to approach the subject.

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MIT AgeLab provides tools to help families deal with drivers with dementia.

New Online Resource from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and AGIS.

Liz Lewis — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:03:26 +0000

AGIS and Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) have teamed up to create a new Alzheimer’s and Dementia caregivers resource providing comprehensive online support for people caring for family and loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia.

This new section includes research and medical information, current treatment options, warning signs and an Ask the Expert area that is maintained by a team of AFA licensed social workers. There is also a local search feature that will give caregivers access to specialized resources and facilities within their own community.

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New Online Resource from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and AGIS.

Christmas Present for Alzheimer’s Association.

Liz Lewis — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:15:32 +0000

Earlier this month the Harrah’s Foundation donated $1 million to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Harrah’s Foundation was the primary sponsor of World Alzheimer’s Day (Sept. 21), offering a $1 million matching grant to assist in raising awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. The Association’s World Alzheimer’s Day efforts raised $1.8 million, with the Harrah’s Foundation’s generous donation bringing the total to $2.8 million. (ref)

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Christmas Present for Alzheimer’s Association.

Cruises for Alzheimer’s Caregivers.

Liz Lewis — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:26:29 +0000

Here’s a great Christmas present for the caregiver in your family…

OpenSeas Travel offer Caregiver Stress Management Cruises. In 2008, there are two cruises available. Designed to provide rest and respite for caregviers, they offe not only relaxation but also education. Throughout the cruise there are plenty of one-hour presentations on Caregiver Stress Management Techniques.

T. Patrick Toal, MSW, contributor to the book, “You Are One of Us” by author Lisa Gwyther and co-author of “Pressure Points: Alzheimers and Anger” with Lisa Gwyther, Edna Ballard and Partick Toal, will be the onboard presenter.

Caregiver Stress Management Cruise #1

January 3, 2008
4 nights – Western Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Enchantment of the Seas

Caregiver Stress Management Cruise #2

April 27, 2008
7 Nights – Mexican Riviera
Princess Cruise Line’s Dawn Princess

(photo by mre770)

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Cruises for Alzheimer’s Caregivers.

Numbers of Latinos with Alzheimer’s Disease expected to surge.

Liz Lewis — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:59:49 +0000

The Alzheimer’s Association has created a comprehensive portfolio of educational tools for Latinos who are considered to be one of the fastest growing populations in the United States with the disease. There are currently around 200,000 Latinos in America with the disease and it’s expected that this could increase to around 1.3 million by the year 2050.

Latinos apparently have a higher incidence of diabetes (64% higher than non-Hispanic white Americans), cardiovascular disease, elevated cholesterol, and hypertension – all factors that increase the risk for Alzheimer’s Disease.

To help provide information for the Latino community, the Alzheimer’s Association has the following tools in Spanish…

¿Qué es la enfermedad de Alzheimer? (What is Alzheimer’s) – a comprehensive guide that discusses diagnosis, stages, what to expect, and how to get help.

Dentro del Cerebro: Una Guía Interactiva (The Brain Tour) – visual guide to how the brain works and how it is affected by Alzheimer’s Disease.

The full list of brochures and interactive webpages in Spanish can be found here.

Reference:

Alzheimer’s Disease In Latinos Expected To Surge

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Numbers of Latinos with Alzheimer’s Disease expected to surge.

The Alzheimer’s Store.

Liz Lewis — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:40:02 +0000

The Alzheimer’s Store, based in Cumming, Georgia, is an online storre that sells pretty much anything you might need to help or care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease. The store is the brainchild of Mark and Ellen Warner following the success of a book Mark wrote called The Complete Guide to Alzheimer’s-Proofing Your Home.

Want to know more…then check out this video that tells the story of The Alzheimer’s Store.

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The Alzheimer’s Store.

Northwest Airlines assist those with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Liz Lewis — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 01:18:44 +0000

Northwest Airlines is one of the few airlines that recognizes that traveler’s with cognitive problems require extra assistance. Their Adult Assistance Program is similar to an airline’s unaccompanied minor program in that they will

-Escort on/off aircraft.
-Provide escort at connecting/layover points.
-Positive hand-off during transfers and connections.
-Keep emergency contact information throughout the travel itinerary.
-Provide documentation and verify ID of person designated to meet at final destination.
-Contact designated adult(s) in the event of a cancellation, diversion, or lengthy delay.

There are a few catches. The service is not free, is not provided on international flights, and there is a long list of what the airline staff will not do.

But for anyone concerned about a relative with Alzheimer’s Disease having to travel alone, this could be the answer.

Ex-NFL players suffering from Alzheimer’s qualify for assistance.

Liz Lewis — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:03:18 +0000

Last month I posted about The NFL, Concussions, and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Yesterday Fox Sports posted a related article – 35 ex-NFL players qualify for assistance – about this topic. The article talks about the number of retired NFL players applying for financial assistance under a new program, the ‘88′ plan, designed to help those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

This plan, which took effect Feb 1, provides up to $88,000 from the National Football League and the union to help with the care of any retired footballer suffering from dementia or other brain related problems.

See full article here…

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Ex-NFL players suffering from Alzheimer’s qualify for assistance.