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Hearing Loss Can Impact Your Memory and How You Process Information
Why is this important? A new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study confirms a link between hearing loss and dementia. In fact, individuals with hearing loss are at a higher risk of developing dementia and other cognitive impairments. Further, an...
Is It Time To Ask For and Accept Help?
“The more you open the door to accepting help, the more empowered and positive you will feel on the journey,” says Arlene. “Recognizing the barriers you put up that can isolate you is a great first step in getting the support you need. Remember this is a marathon, not...
Women and Dementia
So why is dementia so prevalent among women? With a Master of Science in Gerontology, Mehrnaz Gill, MSG, Amazing Place’s Clinical Training Director, has spent her career studying dementia and developing programs for those and their loved ones in need. “There is...
Holiday Warning Signs of Cognitive Changes
During the holiday season, pay special attention to the following 8 warning signs and consult the services of an aging specialist if there is cause for concern. Need help locating a specialist? Contact our Community Resources and Consultation Team by...
Having a Happy Holiday Gathering
Seven Tips from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 1. Prepare Your Loved One. Try to familiarize them with the guests beforehand by showing photos, sharing stories, or arranging a phone or Facetime chat prior to the celebration. You could also make an invitation to...
Traveling Tips for Caregivers
Planning is essential when traveling with a loved one facing the challenges that come with dementia. Based on the expertise from the staff at Amazing Place and our caregivers, we have put together a list of...
Star-C Caregiver Program Provides Personalized Reinforcement
After the class was completed and Marilyn was coping day-to-day, however, she realized she needed reinforcement of what she had learned. The STAR-C Caregiver program at Amazing Place that provides caregivers with customized support, recommendations,...
Coping with the Long Goodbye
Pauline Boss, PhD and Family Therapist, developed this theory in the 1970s. Because there is no closure or finality in immediate sight, this ongoing loss can be confusing, and is not always publicly acknowledged or socially supported. The result is that family...
Dr. Yu and Her Daughter Share a Passion to Care for Those Coping with Dementia
Something mother and daughter both agree on is that everyone deserves dignity and respect. The two offer up a few insights here from their experience working with those coping with dementia and Alzheimer’s at Amazing Place. Those Who Stay Engaged Slow Progression of...
It’s Better to Be Kind Than Correct
Dr. Harmon sat down with us to share a few of the insights she learned about caregiving and surviving the impact that dementia had on their family. Amazing Place (AP): You learned a lot along the eight-year journey with your husband. Are there a few...
Amazing Place Receives $1.3m Grant to Expand Existing Program and Launch New Ones
“This is tremendously exciting because we will be able to serve so many more by building on a very successful program while initiating two exciting new programs, including one that partners with churches serving those at-risk for dementia within the Spanish-speaking...
Benefits of an Adult Day Program for People Diagnosed with Dementia
As the number of older adults living in the community grows, the use and demand for long-term care is also increasing. Nevertheless, given the choice, many older adults prefer to stay at home to “age in place.” This preference is reflected in the increasing number of...
Having “The Dementia” Conversation
The National Institute on Aging defines dementia in two parts: Having two or more core functions that are impaired. These functions include memory, language skills, visual perception, and the ability to focus and pay attention. Also included are cognitive skills such...
Whole Foods Are Brain-Healthy Foods
At Amazing Place, we follow the evidence-based Memory Preservation Nutrition® program* which is as easy to follow at home as it is in our on-site kitchen. Some basics to consider: 1. More Anti-Oxidants Eat more leafy green vegetables, beans, berries, whole grains, and...
6 Tips for Talking to Someone with Dementia
With that said, there are definitely ways to make talking to someone with dementia more productive and enjoyable. In the Savvy Caregiver programs we offer at Amazing Place, we practice different techniques that may be useful. Below are six evidence-based...
6 Ways to Manage Dementia Caregiver Stress
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in geriatrics and dementia at Amazing Place, I know that managing caregiver stress means staying mindful of both your physical and emotional health. Easier said than done, but certainly, by incorporating...
Simple Habits to Exercise Your Brain and Improve Memory
Healthy Aging We know there are four key pillars to healthy aging: Exercise Stress reduction Nutrition Memory enhancement strategies Memory Training techniques, once you know them, can easily become part of your daily routine. Think of them as cues or tricks to jog...