How big is your Lifespace? Could it be the deciding factor in Alzheimer’s disease?

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Life Space is actually a measurement of mobility, figuring out how far you are getting around your environment, how much you’re seeing that’s different from your couch or bedroom or living room…

Are Reminder-Notes Enough for the Alzheimer’s Patient to Live Alone?

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Can reminder-notes slow or prevent memory loss from Alzheimer’s or Dementia? If you knew you were going to lose your car keys tomorrow, could you put them in a “special” place tonight and prevent their loss altogether? I have a friend, recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, who has been telling me about just such a plan [...]

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients and a Happy Holiday Season

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The Holidays are just around the corner and that means lots of fun with parties, dinners, festive activities, gift-giving and family traditions. Many of the traditions we celebrate each holiday season have been passed down from generation to generation. Some of us may have an unrealistic belief that Family traditions must never be broken. In [...]

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