Tag: Alzheimer’s
Fall Prevention with Gidgette Chesley
Every 20 minutes a senior adult dies as a result of declining health triggered from a fall. Fall prevention is critical for seniors, especially...
Alzheimer’s and Memory Care at Patriot’s Landing, Part 2
Part 2 of a conversation with Gidgette Chesley, the executive director of Patriot's Landing in DuPont, WA. When people are investigating memory care, most...
Alzheimer’s and Memory Care at Patriot’s Landing, Part 1
Part 1 of a conversation with Gidgette Chesley, the executive director of Patriot's Landing in DuPont, WA. When people are investigating memory care, most...
Communicating to Keep Peace, with Daphne Davis
Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements works with lots of patients with Alzheimer's, all stages of Dementia and their families. One stumbling block for...
To Bring Joy and Companionship to Those with Alzheimer’s, Look to the Animals
For those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, the world is a very different place. Their sensory acuity can be heightened toward music and toward everyday...
Home Safety for Those with Alzheimer’s
As more seniors are being diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s, safety in the home becomes an important factor.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s impairments can include:
Judgment...
10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
The statistics, especially in Washington State, are startling when it comes to how the disease of Alzheimer’s is projected to affect our population if...
Why Are We Passionate About a Cure For Alzheimer’s Disease?
Check out our infographic about Alzheimer's Disease Facts for the state of Washington:
Five Alzheimer’s Fighting Foods That Can Decrease Your Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
If you have a family member who has Alzheimer’s, there is a higher risk of family members contracting it as well. You likely may...
Alzheimer’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter invites area residents to participate in one of several Walk to End Alzheimer’s events being hosted around Puget...