The Dementia Newsletter, by elumenEd
Information, strategies, and support for family caregivers of loved ones with dementia
Featured Posts
Penn & Teller's Guide to Magical Dementia Care
Also in this edition: what to do when you need a lift; top news about national changes to dementia research funding; hopeful updates on medications recently approved by the FDA; a sneak preview of a course that will show you how to have the dreaded "car key conversation" with your loved one.
Traditional Self-Care Is Failing You: Want to Fix It?
We need to redefine self-care. It isn’t an event you can put on a calendar. It isn’t an activity that gives us a short burst of relief from sadness, depression, and exhaustion. Instead, it’s learning and practicing a new set of behaviors.
Do You Give Care, or Is It Stolen From You?
Also in this edition: OTC drugs that may reduce the risk of dementia; does your level of education affect dementia likelihood; the place of gratitude in caregiving; one way to talk to children about dementia; the new book is published and available on Amazon!
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Do You Give Care, or Is It Stolen From You?
Also in this edition: OTC drugs that may reduce the risk of dementia; does your level of education affect dementia likelihood; the place of gratitude in caregiving; one way to talk to children about dementia; the new book is published and available on Amazon!
Penn & Teller's Guide to Magical Dementia Care
Also in this edition: what to do when you need a lift; top news about national changes to dementia research funding; hopeful updates on medications recently approved by the FDA; a sneak preview of a course that will show you how to have the dreaded "car key conversation" with your loved one.
The Lifeline Caregivers Need Most (It's Not What You Think)
Caregiver, I'll bet you've tried everything you could think of to stay emotionally afloat—self-help books, quick fixes, eating a whole pint of ice cream in one sitting... (Or is that just me?) But what if the most powerful tool for surviving—and thriving—isn't another class or social outing, but a fundamental shift in how you approach your challenges?
VA Dementia Benefits: Up to $10,000 in Monthly Support
Critical Support for Veterans with Dementia: in this edition, we help veterans and their caregivers access up to $10,000 monthly in VA benefits. With veterans facing higher dementia risks due to service-related conditions like PTSD and TBI, understanding these benefits isn't just important—it's essential.
Traditional Self-Care Is Failing You: Want to Fix It?
We need to redefine self-care. It isn’t an event you can put on a calendar. It isn’t an activity that gives us a short burst of relief from sadness, depression, and exhaustion. Instead, it’s learning and practicing a new set of behaviors.
The Dark Side of Alzheimer's Research
Also in this edition: a different framework for dementia communication; our first expert interview with Miles Coleman about the role of Traditional Chinese Medicine in dementia care; the worst word in the English language and why you need to rip that page out of your dictionary right now