Wednesday Workshop – What is Vascular Dementia?
Wednesday Workshop – What is Vascular Dementia? Hello and welcome to Wednesday Workshop. Dementia is a term most Americans are familiar with, but many may not be aware of vascular dementia. About 15 to 20 percent of older adults who suffer from dementia actually have...
Wednesday Workshop – 6 Ways to Use Body Language to Build Trust
Wednesday Workshop – 6 Ways to Use Body Language to Build Trust Hello and welcome to Wednesday Workshop. We have all heard that it’s not necessarily what you say; it’s how you convey your message. And more important—it’s all about your body language. These nonverbal...
Wednesday Workshop – Home Safety Tips for Dementia
Wednesday Workshop – Home Safety Tips for Dementia Hello and welcome to Wednesday Workshop. Dementia affects each person differently. Symptoms such as confusion, memory loss and disorientation are common, while limited mobility and coordination may affect safety. It...
Wednesday Workshop – Tips for Late Stage Dementia Caregivers
Wednesday Workshop – Tips for Late Stage Dementia Caregivers Hello and welcome to Wednesday Workshop. Changes in the nervous system are seen through simple reflex actions. The person startles easily with sudden, loud noises; grasps onto objects or people and...
Wednesday Workshop – Coping with Anger and Aggression in Alzheimer’s
Wednesday Workshop – Coping with Anger and Aggression in Alzheimer’s Hello and welcome to Wednesday Workshop. When we think of our loved ones, we don’t usually think of them as violent or angry. When we reminisce, our memories of them tend to be of happy times spend...
