December ~ 31 Days of Dementia Tips
Dr. Andrea Holzner, PhD, MPhil, CCP
International leader in geriatric (dementia)patient care education (Gerontologist); keynote, speaker. Published researcher / author; Court expert testimony. The Gerontologist manuscript and doctoral editor.
Day One
Often, dementia and Alzheimer's are misunderstood. Alzheimer's has become the fallback term for dementia symptoms, and many people are confused by the differentiation.
So, what is the difference?
First, dementia is a term, a word, for cognitive decline that impacts our active lives. It ranges in severity, beginning with forgetfulness, and yes, many of us forget where we put our keys, and we forget an appointment, which is very common. However, dementia, cognitive decline, is something much more. Read more...
Globally, more than 50 million adults provide unsalaried caregiving. This season, we are providing 31 days of caregiving tips supporting our heroes!
Season Greetings!
Love,
Dr. Andrea Holzner
Owner, Housing and Care Advisor at Care and Keeping, LLC. Portland Elder Care Council President, OSRAA President
3 个月This info is fantastic. Looking forward to 30 more tips!