I think there’s a common tendency to write off people with dementia, to assume that they are on a downward spiral without any chance for improvement. I know from experience that this simply is not true. A mentally, physically, and socially engaging lifestyle works wonders for someone with memory impairment. In fact, such a lifestyle [...]
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Options Besides Nursing Home Placement
The first thing that comes to mind when we think of a long term care is a nursing home. Long term care and nursing home is usually associated. However, the aging seniors are usually adamant talking about moving to a nursing home. Leaving our own home for another place is not a pleasant thought. Yet, [...]
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Overcoming Barriers to Nutrition
Recently, Stanford and Aging 2.0 announced the finalists for the Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge – a contest to create products that help people with memory impairment maintain independence. It came as little surprise that two of the finalists designed products that address nutrition challenges. Dementia and eating problems often go hand in hand. [...]
Monday, February 10, 2014
Overcoming Barriers to Nutrition
Recently, Stanford and Aging 2.0 announced the finalists for the Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge – a contest to create products that help people with memory impairment maintain independence. It came as little surprise that two of the finalists designed products that address nutrition challenges. Dementia and eating problems often go hand in hand. [...]
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