More Hoosiers Facing Alzheimer’s Diagnoses As Caregiver Costs Rise
A new study showed costs are rising for caring for Hoosiers with Alzheimer’s disease and forms of dementia.
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Turning Personal Trauma Into Hope For Others
It takes a person of uncommon inner strength and tenderheartedness to use nearly three decades of family trauma to fuel a passion to help others in similar situations. Wende Roberts is that kind of person.
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Indiana Alzheimer’s Association Seeks Bigger State Role
Volunteer advocates from across the state will urge lawmakers to pass House Bill 1542 during the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter’s State Advocacy Week, Feb. 1 – 5.
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Alzheimers, Dementia Caretakers Offer Free Support
News Release WARSAW — Free online (or telephone line) support group meetings are now being offered four times a month by professional facilitators with Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana. If you need a listening ear from a community of people who care for someone who has … Read More
REAL Services To Offer Educational Series For Caregivers
WARSAW — The following educational series for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia will be held at the Parkview YMCA, located at 1305 Mariners Drive, Warsaw. The classes will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. on Thursdays. October 3 Patty Piechocki will demonstrate how to successfully interact with those … Read More
Officer Walks 81-Year-Old Woman With Dementia Home
CHARLES COUNTY, MD — Five officers from the Charles County Police Department found out the key to living a long life after rescuing an 81-year-old woman named Roberta who had lost her way.
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Dementia Rates May Be Going Down
BOSTON — Researchers have found a small piece of good news for people at high risk of some kinds of dementia: it might be possible to delay it or even prevent it.
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Support Groups For Dementia Caregivers In Kosciusko County
WARSAW — Caring for those with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia can be a challenging as well as rewarding experience. Support groups are an opportunity for caregivers to receive disease education, learn coping strategies and tips from others who share a similar experience and vent frustration and concerns … Read More
Alzheimer’s Association Hosts Caregiver Support Groups
INDIANAPOLIS — The Alzheimer’s Association offers open support groups to provide caregivers with the opportunity to share their experiences and receive support from others living with Alzheimer’s disease. Feeling connected on the journey of Alzheimer’s disease can be an integral part of coping with the diagnosis and becoming … Read More
Alzheimer’s Association Shares Tips To Navigate The Holiday Season
INDIANAPOLIS — In addition to a new dessert recipe or family vacation photos, bring an important gift home this holiday season and become educated about the warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Warped Sense Of Humor ‘Can Be Early Sign Of Dementia’
LONDON, ENGL. — The development of a warped sense of humor could be an early sign of dementia, scientists have found.
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Event Designed To Help Caregivers
By MARLIES SELENT-WEST Indiana University Health-Goshen Home Medical, Home Care and Hospice GOSHEN — Thirty-nine percent of the United States adult population consists of caregivers. The caregiving role can be rewarding yet confusing, difficult and overwhelming. IU Health Goshen, Greencroft, the Council on Aging, Firefly Homecare and many community organizations have partnered … Read More
Dinner And Dementia Educational Programs Coming Soon
By BARBARA DZIKOWSKI Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, a division of Real Services, is offering “Dinner and Dementia,” a free educational series for caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. This is a unique opportunity to receive disease-related … Read More
Caregivers Invited To Free Health Program
If you are currently caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, you are invited to attend a free education program in Warsaw. Both family and professional caregivers are invited to attend this program sponsored by Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana. The program will … Read More