Caregivers for those living with dementia are an especially dedicated group. Particularly if the one for whom they are caring is a relative, such as a spouse. Sometimes, though, that dedication can lead to exhaustion. In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions,...
Miles for Memories volunteer Connie Skidmore returns in this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions to offer first-hand advice as folks prepare for holiday gatherings that will include a loved one with dementia. Connie discusses approaches which can help adapt...
Back in episode 13 of Creating Dementia Solutions, Michigan State University researcher Dr. Graham Atkin helped us learn that dementia may not be what might be going on with a loved one. In this episode, Miles for Memories lead volunteer Sherii Sherban elaborates,...
Some folks living with dementia experience a reduced effectiveness in their senses, such as vision and hearing loss. Others may even experience a lack of full sensation of touch, as well. In this episode, Karen Courtney discusses a virtual reality experience called...
Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark returns to Creating Dementia Solutions to talk about how the MFM motto "movement" is also important for those with Parkinson's Disease - just as it is for those with dementia. Episode ResourcesRock Steady Boxing Battle...
Miles for Memories bracelets, nuggets and watches are tremendous technology designed to "Help Home" folks with dementia. On this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, we now learn from Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark that technology can be helpful to those...
Michigan State University researcher Dr. Graham Atkin returns to Creating Dementia Solutions - this time to discuss progress being made on drugs meant to treat Alzheimer's Disease. As we learn in this discussion, research so far has provided some perspective -...
Movement is a big part of the Miles for Memories mission. And, we recently learned why from Michigan State University researchers: Even some movement can help reduce dementia risk. On this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Miles for Memories lead volunteer...
Movement is a word often heard on Creating Dementia Solutions. You may have heard often on various episodes the idea that getting physical activity can help reduce one's risk of dementia. But is that really true? Do you have to pump iron and run 10 miles a day to...
Michigan State University medical student Emily Bossie - with support from researcher Dr. Graham Atkin - help folks understand the differences between three of the most common types of dementia. Episode Resources Miles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories events,...
