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Creating Moments of Joy Book

Enhanced Moments | Products

A Journal
"Look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's Disease and focus more of our energy on creating moments of joy. When a person has short-term memory loss, his life is made up of moments. We are not able to create a perfectly wonderful day with those who have dementia, but it is absolutely attainable to create perfectly wonderful moments – moments that put smiles on their faces, a twinkle in their eyes, or trigger memories. Five minutes later, they won't remember what you did or said, but the feeling you left them with will linger."
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Free Depend Sample Pack for Incontinent Men or Women | Depend®

Free Depend Sample Pack for Incontinent Men or Women | Depend®: Find the right fit at home.

Incontinence doesn’t have to limit you. The fact is, you can manage it so you can feel like yourself again. It all starts with finding the right fit and protection. We invite you to order your free Depend® Sample Pack now and try it in the comfort of your home.

Tips To Reduce Bathing And Showering Challenges - A Therapists Role

Tips To Reduce Bathing And Showering Challenges - A Therapists Role | CP  Authored by: Kim Warchol, OTR/L

Professional and family caregivers often report bathing as one of the most challenging areas of dementia care. People with dementia often refuse, withdraw or fight during a bath or shower. There are many things that can trigger these unhealthy responses and many of these triggers can be controlled.
A CNA or family caregiver often does not have the advanced expertise to identify the trigger, a prevention strategy or a helpful response. This then becomes an intervention need for a dementia trained therapist. Reimbursement for therapy services designed to reduce problem behaviors can be obtained by clearly connecting the behavior problem to a decrease in the patient's function or safety. We must clearly document how the causative factor, which is the recurring problem behavior, impacts the person's level of independence and/or safety.

radioactive dye that promises to be a powerful new tool for penetrating the mysteries of AlZ

Detecting Alzheimer's - Radioactive Tracer Can Help - AARP Bulletin
At an international conference on Alzheimer's disease in Honolulu yesterday, a small Philadelphia-based company presented data on a radioactive dye that promises to be a powerful new tool for penetrating the mysteries of the disease.

Couch Cane (Sofa | Chairs | aka Rails)

Several choices from Amazon.com
Chair Cane - Standers CouchCane

Bed Rail Advantage Traveler

Freedom Grip Bed Rail

Swing out bed rail, Smart-Rail

Smart Rail - Smart Rail by Healthcraft - Allegro Medical Supplie
  • Attaches to bed providing fixed & swingout support
  • Installs in seconds
  • Unique "Safety Latch" design
  • Weight capacity of 250 lbs

BedCane Bed Rail

BedCane Bed Rail, Daily Living Aids - Allegro Medical Supplies
The BedCane Bed Rail is made of durable steel and wood components providing sturdy support when getting into bed.

Shopping for a handicap van

Handicap Van : Shop Online for a Handicap Van Conversion : HandicapVans.org
Shopping for a handicap van can be a daunting and overwhelming task. It helps to stop and consider all of your needs before jumping into a possibly expensive mistake. Before you buy a handicap van, you may want to have a disabled driver evaluation done. This helps to determine your driving modification needs.

AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness the official teenage branch of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

AFA Teens
AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness the official teenage branch of the
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Founded in 2002 by a teenager, AFA Teens seeks to mobilize teenagers nationwide to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease and to engage teenagers in the cause. It is aimed at teens with family members affected by the disease and those purely interested in the cause.

AFA Teens’ dedicated Web site creates an online community for teens, giving them support from experts and the opportunity to share experiences and connect with each other through a bulletin board and blog.

Dysphagia Care, Instant Food Thickener

Food Thickener for Swallowing Problems & Dysphagia – Thick-It®
Introduced in 1987, Thick-It® food thickener .
As a food thickener  Thick-It® and Extra Strength Thick-It 2® are ideal for home use or for travel:
Thick-It food thickener products

Easy to mix, our food thickeners dissolve instantly, allowing for nectar-like, honey-like or pudding-like consistencies, for beverages and pureed foods like vegetables and meat
Does not alter food appearance or taste
Comes in convenient and easy-to-store 8 oz. & 30 oz. cans with resealable lids and portion control packets
Helps decrease the risk of aspiration
Provides peace of mind making meals a more enjoyable experience

Commercial sites serving caregivers , Alzheimer, Dementias

Alzstore.com -unique products to those with Alzheimers
Home Safety Checklist for Alzheimers in your Home, can be printed out
Motion Detector With Remote Alarm
Alzheimer's and Dementia Store, activitytherapy.com
products for Wandering; Forgetfulness; Safety, Falling & Frailty, agelessdesign.com
Alzstore.com -unique products to those with Alzheimers
Home Safety Checklist for Alzheimers in your Home, can be printed out
Motion Detector With Remote Alarm
Alzheimer's and Dementia Store, activitytherapy.com
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