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Longtime professional trainer in the senior healthcare industry. Now I'm writing and educating about dementia as I help my own mother through her journey. https://dementianewsletter.com/
What we say matters. How we say it matters more. But the "why" that drives the conversation matters most.
April 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Extra, extra, read all about it: a weekend edition of The Dementia Newsletter comes out tomorrow: tips, news and personal reflections. If you haven't subscribed already, sign up here: https://dementianewsletter.com/
March 29, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Scientists Discover Mysterious New Brain Cells That Could Change How We Treat Alzheimer’s.
https://elumened.info/scitd-cells
March 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The latest edition of The Dementia Newsletter was just published: https://elumened.info/dn-silence

The rarest thing in the world may be a good listener. Here's my story about how a teacher's listening brought me back from the brink. #listening #activelistening #silence
March 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Two of the best ways to respond to people with dementia who think they are in a different time or place: https://elumened.info/tc-two-ways

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March 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Latest Alzheimer's Drugs Can Add Years of Independence to Patient Lives: https://elumened.info/sa-lec-don

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March 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I do these 3 things every day to keep my brain sharp, says neurologist: I 'practice what I preach': elumened.info/cnbc-three-things

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March 21, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Scientists Discover a Trait in Speech That Foreshadows Cognitive Decline: https://elumened.info/sa-lethologica

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March 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Rosemary and Sage Could Lead to Better Alzheimer’s Treatment. https://elumened.info/dsc-herbs

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March 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
AARP: Social Security Offers Assurances on Payments, Data as AARP Pushes for Protections. https://elumened.info/aarp-social
March 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
New study: SSRIs May Speed Up Cognitive Decline. https://elumened.info/nsn-ssri
March 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Here it is: the latest edition of The Dementia Newsletter! This one is...wait for it...MAGICAL! Don't forget to subscribe while you're there: https://elumened.info/dn-pt
March 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Tomorrow, The Dementia Newsletter is all about what stage magic can teach us about caregiving. If you want to know more, you'll have to come watch me pull a rabbit out of this particular hat!

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March 4, 2025 at 6:19 AM
The latest edition of elumenEd's Dementia Newsletter just went live, and it covers #VABenefits! Get up to speed on the benefits that #veterans, and their #caregivers, need to know about ASAP! https://elumened.info/blog-va
February 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The Dementia Newsletter, is releasing a series on #veterans with #dementia. Tomorrow, 2/18, we cover the number one reason why veterans don't receive coverage through the VA (and how to fix it ASAP). Subscribe here: https://dementianewsletter.com/

#ptsd #alzheimers #veteransadministration #va
February 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Retirement expert: The need for unpaid caregivers is 'about to skyrocket' https://elumened.info/yahoo-unpaid
February 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
What's the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia? If you can't answer that question, this article will provide you with the news you need. https://elumened.info/hnh-alzdem
February 16, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Have you got these documents in place? If you don't, you may end up heaping a world of extra grief on your loved ones. https://elumened.info/alz-docs
February 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Young Advocates are Revolutionizing Dementia Support! https://elumened.info/alzsd-young
February 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Having a daily care plan can make a big difference for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease. Here are some suggestions for putting one together: https://elumened.info/wktn-cg
January 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Are you new to #caregiving, or maybe you just need a few ideas to support you? Here are some concise and helpful tips specifically for you. https://elumened.info/rush-7tips
January 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This social club focuses on the social and possible for people with #dementia. How can we model this around the world to keep our #lovedones engaged in what they CAN do? https://elumened.info/lp-club
January 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
In 2024, a major study discovered that #wildfire smoke is particularly harmful to brain health and increases the risk of dementia. If you're in the path of the wildfires right now, read how to mitigate that risk. And stay safe!
https://elumened.info/alz-wf
January 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM
#Winter sucks and #mothernature wants us dead. Seven tips to help people with #dementia make it through the #blizzards: https://elumened.info/mxp-winter
January 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A new care act was just signed to support #veteran #caregivers. What is improved, and what gaps remain? https://elumened.info/wcit-vetcg
January 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM