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SAIDO® Learning is more than a program—it’s hope for those living with dementia. This personalized, non-pharmacological approach supports cognitive health while fostering meaningful social connections for our residents. Discover how SAIDO® Learning transforms memory care: https://bit.ly/3MUInzp

Here's another idea to TAKE ACTION for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! 🎓Engage in Continuing Education: Encourage healthcare professionals to pursue continuing education courses focused on the latest research and best practices in Alzheimer's and dementia care and treatment. What is your favorite education or training course? Share in the comments! #ENDALZ #DementiaAwareness #AlzheimersAwareness #DementiaEducation #BrainHealth

🙏 We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended the "Loneliness & Brain Health" webinar yesterday. Your engagement and support are what make these events so meaningful! Did you know that this webinar was offered free to enrollees in our Brain Longevity Training Program (ARPF.com)? It’s just one of the many benefits of being part of our mission to promote brain health and Alzheimer’s prevention. Interested in joining the program? Learn more about how you can gain access to exclusive events and resources at ARPF.com #BrainHealth #AlzheimersPrevention #AlzheimersAwareness #AlzheimersResearch

An interpretable machine learning tool for in-home monitoring of agitation episodes in people living with dementia: a proof-of-concept study, https://lnkd.in/ewT7xiSD Marirena Bafaloukou et al.

Our paper "The Ability of Physical Performance Measures to Identify Fall Risk in Older Adults Living With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" is now officially available. The full paper can be retrieved for FREE until 22 Aug! Click the link: https://buff.ly/3Whem2z

Learn about frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in our upcoming free virtual education series beginning May 1. FTD includes several rare forms of dementia with symptoms such as personality and mood changes, and difficulty with language. Sign up for one session or the entire series at https://lnkd.in/ghDdkWW9.

My latest journal article was published in December: Understanding Life with Dementia through Life Story Work Based on my PhD research from 2019, this article outlines a descriptive phenomenological study that used video-recorded life story work to understand older people’s narratives of life with dementia. You can find it here: https://lnkd.in/eTGueyHi

As we conclude Brain & Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we learned about five risk factors for developing dementia from Trinity Health PACE Clinical Educator and Dementia Connection Specialist, Beth Dunoff. Read our blog to learn more: https://bit.ly/3VR3ozo

Ready to delve into the lesser-known realms of dementia? Our continuing education webinar is your gateway to understanding Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), a unique and intriguing form of Alzheimer's Disease. 🌟This Webinar offers continuing education credit for RCFE, BRN, CAMFT 🌟 🗓️ Date: May 8, 2024 🕒 Time: 9:30a-10:30a PST 🌐 Register: https://lnkd.in/gBZ48HSg Whether you're a healthcare professional, caregiver, or simply curious about neurological disorders, this webinar is your chance to deepen your understanding and make a difference.

Inspired by my mom, who loved to read even in late-stage vascular dementia, I self-published a picture book for people with mid- to late-stage dementia. It gave her something enjoyable to read and helped fill our visits with meaningful moments. She loved it, and I thought others might too. The book features self-contained stories with photos (not drawings) to spark memories and discussions. Readers can enjoy one story at a time, feel successful, and even engage in conversation using a companion book of prompts I created for care partners. An unexpected bonus: people with aphasia due to dementia or stroke also found it helpful! Now, 16 years later, I'm ready to create more In My World books. Ultimately, I'd like to create a series of 6 books, including the one already published, which I kept general—people engaged in everyday activities or special occasions. I’d love your ideas! What themes or topics should I explore for the series? Let me know your thoughts!