Alzheimer's Society’s Post

Did you know that Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60% - 80% of all cases? January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and this year, we encourage you to join Bethany in raising awareness, educating, and supporting those affected by Alzheimer's. Learn more about Alzheimer's disease, here: https://lnkd.in/gYhXXqyj #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #BethanyCareSociety #CreatingCaringCommunities

What is the Promise Garden? The Promise Garden is a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. The colors of the Promise Garden Flowers represent participants’ connection to Alzheimer’s — their reasons to end the disease. 💙 Blue: Someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. 💜 Purple: An individual who has lost someone to the disease. 💛 Yellow: A person who is currently supporting or caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s. 🧡 Orange: A participant who supports the cause and the Association’s vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and other dementia®.

Did you know over 700,000 children worldwide are battling childhood dementia? Probably not. That's why awareness is the first step in the fight against this disease. Megan Maack, CEO of the Childhood Dementia Initiative, knows this firsthand as two of her children are affected. What began as simple research has evolved into a passionate crusade to raise awareness, improve research, and foster collaboration. In this video, you'll learn about her journey and gain insight into this challenging disease http://spr.ly/6043gpqHT #ChildhoodDementia #Awareness #Streamly

Understanding dementia can be challenging, but it's crucial for supporting our clients and their families. 💚   During Dementia Awareness Week, let's come together to educate ourselves about the symptoms and stages, be patient, and cherish the moments of clarity.    At Connected Health we know that each of our client’s is someone's Grandad, Grandmother, Mum, Dad… the list goes on, we strive to treat them with the same love and empathy as if they were our own family.    Some resources to help you better understand Dementia and its symptoms are linked here 👇 https://www.dementiauk.org https://bit.ly/3UFlTpQ  Together, we can make their journey a little easier.  

Understanding dementia can be challenging, but it's crucial for supporting our clients and their families. 💚   During Dementia Awareness Week, let's come together to educate ourselves about the symptoms and stages, be patient, and cherish the moments of clarity.    At Connected Health we know that each of our client’s is someone's Grandad, Grandmother, Mum, Dad… the list goes on, we strive to treat them with the same love and empathy as if they were our own family.    Some resources to help you better understand Dementia and its symptoms are linked here 👇 https://www.dementiauk.org https://bit.ly/3UFlTpQ  Together, we can make their journey a little easier.  

During Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we're dedicated to raising awareness about the unique needs of Alzheimer's patients and their families. Our specialized hospice care offers the support and comfort they deserve as they battle this disease. Caring for patients with Alzheimer's or dementia is very unique and often very difficult. Here are 10 simple ways to alter your words to provide better care for these patients: 🍃 Never Argue, Always Agree 🍃 Never Reason, Always Divert 🍃 Never Shame, Always Distract 🍃 Never Lecture, Always Reassure 🍃 Never Say “Remember,” Always Reminisce 🍃 Never Say “I told you,” Always Repeat/Regroup 🍃 Never Say “You can’t,” Always do what they can 🍃 Never Command/Demand, Always Visual Cue/Model 🍃 Never Condescend, Always Encourage/Praise 🍃 Never Force, Always Reinforce #HospiceCare #HomeCare #AlzheimersAwareness

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In recognition of #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth, we're sharing stories, information and resources to help people living with the disease and their caregivers lead fulfilling lives, with the support of their community: ▶️ Why dementia is not a normal part of aging and what you can do:️ https://bit.ly/3H7UDKi ▶️ How dementia is diagnosed and what to expect:️ https://bit.ly/4b4TzEy ▶️ Caring for a loved one with dementia - and for yourself: https://bit.ly/3SdsFBU

Dementia and end-of-life: I'll be teaching a new and rather exciting course in April to discuss how we support those living with dementia to have a 'good death'. All details below, would be great to see you.

Lori La Bey talks with Anthony Copeland-Parker, who shares his journey with his partner Catherine who has been an endurance athlete, and when Cat received a dementia diagnosis, nothing changed. Today, Tony will share with us about their journey and his book about their love story called Running All over the World. Tony Shares His Story About Caring For His Partner Cat https://lnkd.in/eayzHu6m Fantastic Insights To Help Those Diagnosed With Dementia And Their Families Learn: How and why Tony broke the rule of living by routine with dementia and why it worked for them. How Tony and Cat lived like Nomads. To live with purpose and joy. How to hold onto your relationship as dementia progresses. To journal your story and how it can help you and others if you make it public.