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Dementia caregiver publishes a memoir with practical care tips. What tip would you give any new caregiver? holdmyhand.net.au 12:24 PM May 30th via TweetDeck
Studies link alcohol use to preventing or accelerating dementia: psychcentral.com/news/2012/05/2… 8:36 AM May 29th via TweetDeck
Are you a caregiver? Try this strategy of self-compassion: huff.to/KUx42Q 11:14 AM May 25th via web
UK researchers focus on reducing dementia care's reliance on powerful chemicals. Should the US focus on this too? telegraph.co.uk/health/elderhe… 10:09 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck
The National Alzheimer's Plan sets 2025 deadline for effective Alzheimer's treatments: usatoday.com/news/health/st… 10:20 AM May 21st via TweetDeck
Dementia therapists ask patients tell stories based on photographs; this storytelling can be done at home as well! npr.org/blogs/health/2… 3:08 PM May 16th via TweetDeck
Today, the Dept. of Health and Human Services launches a landmark Alzheimer's initiative: news.yahoo.com/clock-ticking-… 8:59 AM May 15th via TweetDeck
As notable cultural or public figures are diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimer's, will public perception begin to change? thenewsherald.com/articles/2012/… 10:16 AM May 9th via TweetDeck
BBC reports that one new drug may be able to cure a variety of brain disorders, including Parkinsons and Alzheimer's: bbc.co.uk/news/health-17… 2:47 PM May 7th via TweetDeck
NY museum sponsors art enrichment for caregivers and patients. Would you take a advantage of a program like this? upi.com/Health_News/20… 10:54 AM May 2nd via TweetDeck
Some nursing homes are succeeding at replacing or eliminating powerful drugs in their elderly memory care patients: articles.boston.com/2012-04-30/lif… 9:36 AM May 1st via TweetDeck
NPR reports on families dealing with the facts and costs of elder care. How do you plan for an aging parent's needs? npr.org/2012/04/24/150… 10:19 AM Apr 25th via TweetDeck
Study confirms connection between mental and physical health: household chores linked with Alzheimer's prevention- cmsschicago.org/resources--blo… 10:25 AM Apr 23rd via web
Experimenting with guide dogs to assist those with dementia: ind.pn/Ig1gGC 7:27 AM Apr 23rd via web
Early detection of Alzheimer's is now a reality- but without a treatment, would patients want the diagnosis? wsbt.com/health/la-heb-… 10:02 AM Apr 18th via TweetDeck
World Health Organization predicts that Dementia cases will triple by 2050: google.com/hostednews/ap/… 12:04 PM Apr 16th via TweetDeck
Mental health experts are set to consider renaming "dementia". Will a new term alter how society sees this condition? huffingtonpost.com/marguerite-man… 10:11 AM Apr 11th via TweetDeck
An excellent article on realistic caregiving: bit.ly/HmDGGm 8:49 AM Apr 11th via web
Free Brain Health Screenings at Sam's Club for members and the public! This Saturday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. marketwatch.com/story/sams-clu… 9:49 AM Apr 9th via TweetDeck
Follow Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services (CMSS) for our latest updates, events and employment opportunities! lnkd.in/Spvraa 2:41 PM Apr 5th via LinkedIn

Name cmss-dementia
Location Chicago, IL
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Bio Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services' support group offers a forum for sharing information, insights & strategies surrounding Alzheimer's & other dementias.