Plan Ahead with these tips to make outings fun People with mild Alzheimer’s often enjoy places they enjoyed in the past – a favorite restaurant, parade, park, shopping mall, swimming pool, museum, or theater. Plan outings for the time of day when the person with Alzheimer’s is at his or her best. Keep outings from becoming too long. Take note …
10 Ways to Preserve Dignity and Quality of Care
The ideas of dignity and quality of life mean different things to different people. Those with Alzheimer’s disease must depend on their caregivers to help preserve quality of life for them. Like people of all ages, the person with Alzheimer’s experiences feelings of joy, sadness, fear, anger, and jealousy. As a caregiver, you need to recognize and respond to these …
CENTRAL TEXAS LEADERS IN ALZHEIMER’S CARE, EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND FUNDING ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH SEPARATE FROM NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
Austin, Texas (January 13, 2016). Austin and Central Texas’ leading experts in Alzheimer’s care, education, support and the State of Texas’ preeminent leader in the advancement of state funding for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research announced today that the organization is separating from the national organization, effective immediately. Formerly known as Alzheimer’s Association – Capital of Texas Chapter, the nonprofit …
Silver Alert and Wandering Emergencies
Wandering is a big concern for many caregivers, and a person with dementia who becomes lost while driving can put themselves and others in great danger. Though not all people with dementia wander and become lost, half of those who do suffer serious injury or death if not found in the first 24 hours after their elopement. The Texas Silver …
Joe Bargas Honors Wife as Honorary Chairman of Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Andrea and Joe Bargas had a wonderful life. They built it together over 64 years of marriage on 68 acres in the Fayette County countryside. After raising and educating 8 children, they planned to spend their golden years travelling and enjoying their 16 grandchildren. Andrea was a talented gardener and an active member of her community, often reaching out to …
10 Ways to Love Your Brain
As part of our mission to promote brain health, the Alzheimer’s Association has compiled the findings of recent scientific studies into a list of simple steps anyone can take to reduce their risk of dementia. Small changes to your daily habits could have a big impact on your lifetime cognitive health!
What to do if you suspect elder abuse
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15. Unfortunately, elderly people living with dementia are more likely to become victims of exploitation, fraud, and neglect. In 2014, Travis County Adult Protective Services received 4,014 reports of abuse, neglect (or self-neglect), or exploitation, and it’s believed that most cases of elder abuse go unreported. If you notice any of the warning …
Talking Baseball, Finding Community
Jim Kenton has been a self-described “baseball geek” since the age of seven. He fondly recalls immersing himself in the world of baseball every summer of his childhood, glued to the radio listening to broadcasts of games, racing to collect the latest baseball cards and magazines. Over a lifetime, Kenton’s knowledge of baseball has grown so vast that now he …