Posted on 02 November 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, caregiving, dementia, syndicated, teepa snow
Teepa Snow, geriatric occupational therapist and specialist in Alzheimer’s and dementia care is coming to Kansas City, MO to present her powerful seminar series on care giving. She’ll walk through the experience of providing care for someone, whether a client or loved one, who has Alzheimer’s or dementia, highlighting key features of the various stages […]
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Posted on 25 October 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, dementia, fall prevention, syndicated, wandering
“When you care for a senior with dementia, you have an added responsibility because dementia puts seniors at the highest risk for wandering which increases chances for falling,” says our Senior Helpers CEO, Peter Ross. This article was syndicated and originally appeared on the Senior Helpers website.
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Posted on 10 October 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, dementia, silver alerts, syndicated, wandering
You probably know what an Amber Alert is. Maybe you were driving down the road, singing along to the radio, when suddenly the music stops. A general broadcast comes across the airwaves letting you know that a child is missing. This article was syndicated and originally appeared on the Senior Helpers website.
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Posted on 01 October 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, caregiving, dementia, syndicated, teepa snow
From October 4th – 6th, Teepa Snow is coming to the east coast. She’ll host her free, hands-on workshop about Alzheimer’s disease for families in Chevy Chase, MD and Wilmington, DE, and will have an educational seminar for healthcare professionals. Teepa is a renowned dementia expert who has shared her practical care strategies with tens […]
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Posted on 21 September 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, caregiving, dementia, lost and found, syndicated, wandering
Did you ever get lost in a mall as a child? Or worse, did you ever lose track of your toddler while searching for that last item on your grocery list? Panic sets in as you start to look around, eyes searching for your little one. And then, a wave of relief washes over when […]
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Posted on 20 September 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, dementia, family, syndicated
Consistency, persistency, loyalty… Those are the character traits that come to mind when we think of someone who has “caring for someone with Alzheimer’s” on their plate every day. Maybe that is why we are so excited about September – Alzheimer’s awareness is getting more attention than ever. This article was syndicated and originally appeared […]
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Posted on 09 August 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, caregiving, dementia, syndicated, teepa snow
More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. That’s a pretty wild statistic, isn’t it? Did you know that Alzheimer’s has actually replaced cancer as the most feared illness among seniors? Well, as we wait for a cure, we do have access to amazing Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and help in becoming the best caregiver […]
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Posted on 05 June 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, dementia, syndicated, teepa snow
Families conquer heartbreak with real-life role playing as they learn to cope with deadly disease Half of all Americans know someone who has Alzheimer’s disease – a disease that has now replaced cancer as the most feared disease among seniors. It affects more than five million people in the United States; and that number is […]
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Posted on 17 May 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, dementia, syndicated
Trapped inside your own body – you can’t remember things or faces or voices, you often cry or are upset – but you don’t know why; people are telling you what to do, and you’re trying to talk but you can’t carry on a conversation or even speak a clear sentence to communicate with the […]
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Posted on 04 May 2012. Tags: alzheimer's, dementia, syndicated, teepa snow
Half of all Americans know someone who has Alzheimer’s disease – a disease that has now replaced cancer as the most feared disease among seniors. It affects more than five million people in the United States; and that number is expected to reach 13 million within the next fifteen years! While we wait for a […]
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