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New Online Resource for Families Caring for Someone with Memory Loss or Dementia
… Online Resource for Families Caring for Someone with Memory Loss or Dementia “I just don’t know what to do.” Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be challenging. The changes in … … p02068.pdf … New Online Resource for Families Caring for Someone with Memory Loss or Dementia … publications … -
Building Dementia-Friendly Communities Toolkit: Dementia-Friendly Communities
… or abstract images or icons as representations. • Be placed at key decision points for someone who is trying to navigate premises for the first time. • Indicate the locations of … walks of life to learn about dementia and share their experiences of living with or caring for someone with dementia. This section contains special challenges and specific strategies for … five or more questions on the payment keypad, which can be overwhelming and frustrating for someone with dementia. The Middleton, Wisconsin dementia-friendly initiative promotes the concept … -
Building Dementia-Friendly Communities: A Toolkit for Wisconsin Communities
… supervisors or journalists. Most individuals with dementia do not fit the stereotype of someone who is confused and living in either an assisted living or nursing home facility. The … or abstract images or icons as representations. • Be placed at key decision points for someone who is trying to navigate premises for the first time. • Indicate the locations of … walks of life to learn about dementia and share their experiences of living with or caring for someone with dementia. This section contains special challenges and specific strategies for … -
Building Dementia-Friendly Communities Toolkit: Specific Strategies for Public Services Sector
… they may receive calls from concerned family or Public Services Sector – 48 – friends about someone they feel is at risk of harm. In many APS cases, law enforcement, care facilities, … who can review medications and provide immediate feedback to the crisis team when working with someone they suspect has dementia. Regular attendance at the crisis network and regional crisis … to remember how to get home on foot, using public transportation or driving in a car. When someone with dementia is lost, they may be anxious, afraid, agitated and aggressive toward anyone … -
School-Based Brain Health Curriculum Poster (11" x 17")
… in the surveys have provided at least supervision, if not additional caregiving duties, for someone with dementia. Providing students with the understanding of dementia necessary to provide appropriate care for someone with dementia will benefit the student, the person with dementia, and the family as a … at Clark Street Community School responded, “Yes, it’s cool to know how to take care of someone in your family with dementia/Alzheimer’s disease.” 10% NO YES 0% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% … -
Dementia Crisis Innovation Grants: Round Two Grant Report
… dementia. All Wisconsin counties are required to provide at least basic emergency services to someone in crisis. In addition, most county programs are certified under Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS … toward serving people in crisis due to mental health or substance use issues. However, just as someone with a mental illness or substance use disorder may sometimes become self-injurious or … of the project and build dementia capability. All grantees emphasized the importance of having someone in a leadership or project management role early on to help organize, plan, and work with … -
Dementia Care Specialist Program: Replication Resources
… families navigate the challenges posed to those living with dementia or providing care for someone. Additional information and resources will be added as it is published. Resources Aging … -
Building Dementia-Friendly Communities Toolkit: Specific Strategies for Health Care Sector
… these conditions must be assessed to determine appropriate treatment. When working with someone with dementia, hospitals can calm their environments by eliminating unnecessary noise, … person in the assessment process can help. When the person with dementia does not remember, someone who is living with the individual with dementia can be a critical source of information … Sector – 43 – Wandering is one of the most common symptoms for individuals with dementia. When someone with dementia is admitted to the hospital, they will likely be bored and not stay in bed, … -
Building Dementia-Friendly Communities Toolkit: Specific Strategies for Community Organizations Sector
… faith communities can improve the quality of life for those with dementia. Recognizing when someone stops attending services and asking why is the first step to helping individuals with … who may have difficulty in following the service or finding the proper passages in books. If someone is struggling, simply sitting near them and offering to let them follow along can be very … by and indicated by obvious signs can alleviate difficulty for individuals with dementia. If someone is unable to sit quietly, access to outside or garden space can be used to go for a walk … -
Dementia-Friendly Faith Communities
… and improve quality of life. It is likely that a faith community has members who care for someone with dementia or have dementia themselves. Becoming dementia-friendly will allow a more … for family and friends, and may prompt them to stop attending services. Recognizing when someone stops attending services and asking why is the first step to helping people with dementia … who may have difficulty following the service or finding the proper passages in books. If someone is struggling, simply sitting near them and offering to let them follow along can be very … -
Improving Dementia-Related Crisis Response: Results of Six Innovation Grants
… have basic emergency service programs in place to provide immediate evaluation and care to someone experiencing a crisis. In addition, county crisis programs may be certified under Wis. … training or resources to be able to identify and manage people with dementia. Just as someone with a mental illness or substance use disorder may become self-injurious, aggressive, or … mental health services and supports. Yet once a mental health resolution has been applied to someone with dementia only, transition to a long-term care setting is often difficult due to … -
Nursing Home Strategies to Enhance Quality of Life for Residents with Dementia
… language, pacing back and forth, angry facial expressions, and continually calling out for someone. 4. Assist individuals with tasks they find unmanageable. Individuals with dementia often … person must also have the ability to say “no,” or otherwise indicate a refusal or rejection of someone’s sexual overtures. Staff often can identify if a resident with dementia is doing … -
Memory Screening in the Community Manual
… loss, and the largest risk factor is age. While the stereotype of a person with dementia is someone old and forgetful, memory loss is only one symptom among many, and cognitive changes or … becomes lost. Depression and anxiety are treatable conditions that can also occur when someone has Alzheimer’s disease. Vascular Dementia Vascular dementia can be the result of a large … when provided with a large sheet of paper and a dark marker to use when drawing. However, someone who is blind should not be asked to draw a clock. In place of the clock drawing task, use … -
Dementia: Sample Letter for Employers
… Sample Letter for Employers Dear Click here to enter text. Do you know someone who has memory problems, has trouble coming up with the right words, or easily becomes … with dementia through the nationally-recognized Wisconsin Music & Memory Program . If you or someone you know is living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, or if you are caring for … -
Memory Screening in the Community Manual: No Appendices
… loss, and the largest risk factor is age. While the stereotype of a person with dementia is someone old and forgetful, memory loss is only one symptom among many, and cognitive changes or … becomes lost. Depression and anxiety are treatable conditions that can also occur when someone has Alzheimer’s disease. Vascular Dementia Vascular dementia can be the result of a large … when provided with a large sheet of paper and a dark marker to use when drawing. However, someone who is blind should not be asked to draw a clock. In place of the clock drawing task, use … -
Appendix L - Memory Screening Results and Recommendations
… Support Program (AFCSP). In response to the stress and services needs of families caring for someone with irreversible dementia in the home, funds are available to assist eligible families to purchase services and goods related to the care of someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. … p01622l.pdf … Appendix L - Memory … -
Building Dementia-Friendly Communities Toolkit: Wisconsin-Specific Organization and Service Resources
… treatment options and research opportunities. ADAW serves as a partner along the journey for someone who suffers from memory loss or cares for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. For information on any of these resources go … -
Dementia-Friendly Law Enforcement and First Responders
… occur anywhere from rarely to daily, but every officer and first responder is likely to serve someone with dementia in the course of their work. In fact, 70 percent of people with dementia … to report theft. Upon arrival, a professional may have difficulty determining whether or not someone has dementia or a related condition. This can make it difficult to respond appropriately … -
Building Dementia-Friendly Communities Toolkit: Specific Strategies for Community Members, Business Sector
… walks of life to learn about dementia and share their experiences of living with or caring for someone with dementia. This section contains special challenges and specific strategies for … five or more questions on the payment keypad, which can be overwhelming and frustrating for someone with dementia. The Middleton, Wisconsin dementia-friendly initiative promotes the concept … -
Dementia Care: Resources
… dementia. Alzheimer’s Association: Communication and Alzheimer’s —Communicate effectively with someone living with dementia. Alzheimer’s Association: Dementia and Driving —Discuss retirement … exploitation. Wisconsin Elder Abuse Hotline —Call the help line if you need to talk to someone about suspected abuse of an elder (age 60 and over). For more information Stay up to date …