Take the free UNI Dementia Simulation challenge. Get a glimpse of what it's like to live with dementia. Because dementia is so often misunderstood, the University of Northern Iowa's Gerontology ...
AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – About 7 million people suffer from dementia in the United States. Despite how common it may be, it’s still a challenge for many people to understand what it’s like to live with ...
AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – Research and medical advancements on Dementia continue to advance, but many still don’t fully understand the disease’s effects on those who live with it. Heritage Woods, an ...
Behind the home want to break stereotypes such as dementia only affects memory, senses like vision and feeling are impacted too, and it's hard to differentiate outside noises from conversations. Those ...
On Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the {span}Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County will be offering a free Virtual Dementia Tour to help caregivers better understand behaviors of those suffering from ...
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa. (KWWL) - Approximately 6.7 million people ages 65 or older are living with dementia in the U.S. Now, a unique opportunity is available to help people better understand the ...
SHILLINGTON, Pa. - A new program to show people what it's like to have dementia is taking place at a senior care facility in Shillington. The training is used to give people a better understanding of ...
VALLEY CITY, N.D. - Wearing yellowed goggles and bumpy gloves, Danae Knapper tries to complete five household tasks, but she can't remember the fifth one. Confused, the 21-year-old Valley City State ...
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - There is a new non-profit organization that is dedicated to sharing how dementia can affect our loved ones. Dementia Friendly BCS is hosting a high-impact dementia simulation ...
I often remind myself that the next time my grandpa and I go out for pancakes, he might not recognize me. I've gotten used to the grimaces associated with telling people he has Lewy body dementia, a ...
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County is helping East Texans understand what life is like for people with dementia. “One in three seniors over 65 [will get some] dementia in ...
The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County is offering a free experience for East Texas residents to better understand what living with dementia can be like. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause ...