Free Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group set for Sept. 18 in Westfield – NJ.com


Free Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group set for Sept. 18 in Westfield
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Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, a non-sectarian health and social service agency, will be hosting an Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Presbyterian Church, 140 Mountain Ave., Westfield, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Not alone: Memory Cafe aimed at those affected by dementia, Alzheimer’s – Grand Forks Herald


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Not alone: Memory Cafe aimed at those affected by dementia, Alzheimer's
Grand Forks Herald
It is free and open to anyone who is dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, as well as their family members or caregivers, Devig said. The event will run 1-3:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month through June in the church's fellowship hall.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society offers 10-week course – St. George Daily Spectrum


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Alzheimer's and Dementia Society offers 10-week course
St. George Daily Spectrum
The Alzheimer's and Dementia Society is offering a 10-week course to registered participants that will benefit those with early stage memory loss or a dementia diagnosis and their care partners. “There are seven stages of dementia,” says LuAnn ...
'A fantastic achievement': Stockport dementia group shortlisted for Alzheimer ...Mancunian Matters
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‘A fantastic achievement’: Stockport dementia group shortlisted for Alzheimer … – Mancunian Matters


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'A fantastic achievement': Stockport dementia group shortlisted for Alzheimer ...
Mancunian Matters
A Stockport-based group has been named among the final 26 in a national awards competition aimed at recognising work to make communities more dementia-friendly. The Marple Dementia Drop-in group is a finalist in the national Alzheimer's Society ...
Town aims to become dementia friendlyNorthumberland Gazette

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Free Alzheimer’s and Dementia Class Offered in Gallup – Cibola County Beacon


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Free Alzheimer's and Dementia Class Offered in Gallup
Cibola County Beacon
“Conversations About Dementia” will be the topic of a FREE education session presented by The Alzheimer's Association, New Mexico Chapter from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (noon) on Sept. 10 at the Northside Senior Center, 607 North Fourth Street in Gallup.
Alzheimer's course offered in Eagle NestSangre de Cristo Chronicle

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Dementia Awareness Days – Bemidji Pioneer


Dementia Awareness Days
Bemidji Pioneer
BEMIDJI --The Bemidji ACT on Alzheimer's Action Team will host Dementia Awareness Days on Sept. 21-22. Several workshops will take place during the event. To register for the free workshops, contact Carol Priest at (218) 333-8265 or ...

Feds appear to ease ban on dementia advocate – Washington Post (blog)


Feds appear to ease ban on dementia advocate
Washington Post (blog)
[Advocating for more Alzheimer's research poses special problems for people who suffer from dementia]. The letter — dated Aug. 18, from Elizabeth Jordan Gianturco, special adviser to the general counsel – says Ellenbogen's attendance at future ...

Alzheimer’s: ‘It’s really a family crisis’ – Baxter Bulletin


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Alzheimer's: 'It's really a family crisis'
Baxter Bulletin
More than 250 local women attended the forum at the Baxter County Fairgrounds to learn more about caring for family members with dementia, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The event was organized by the Schliemann Center for Women's ...

Music Rejuvenates Alzheimer’s Patients: Researchers – Newsmax


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Music Rejuvenates Alzheimer's Patients: Researchers
Newsmax
This month's AARP Bulletin spotlights the latest in the emerging field of music therapy for dementia patients. Mental-health specialists say new studies provide compelling evidence that music is making significant gains in the treatment of Alzheimer's ...

Compassionate new spoons and plates make it easier for people with Alzheimer’s … – Mashable


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Compassionate new spoons and plates make it easier for people with Alzheimer's ...
Mashable
The cognitive and sensory impairments associated with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia often result in difficulty eating. People living with dementia commonly spill their food, are left confused by intricate patterns on dinnerware and frequently ...
This Colorful Tableware May Not Seem Like Much, But It Can Change The Lives Of ...A Plus

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