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Irish Independent
1 week ago
Medicine

Advanced dementia patients may briefly regain memory months they die

Some dementia patients experience moments of lucidity far in advance before death, triggered by external stimuli like family visits and music. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 week ago
Medicine

Advanced dementia patients may briefly regain memory months before they die

Some patients with late-stage Alzheimer's experience periods of lucidity, triggered by external stimuli, months before death. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 week ago
Medicine

Advanced dementia patients may briefly regain memory months before they die

Lucidity episodes in dementia patients can occur more than six months before death. [ more ]
moredementia
Defector
2 weeks ago
Medicine

The Therapeutic Value Of Remembering Some Guys | Defector

The Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation enriches the lives of dementia patients and caregivers through the arts, like baseball-themed programs. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Adults with autism faced 'torture' at this L.A. group home. Their moms want justice

Caregivers abused a resident with developmental disabilities, captured on video.
The abuse incident included physical violence and neglect by the caregivers. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
1 month ago
Health

How the anti-vaccine movement pits parental rights against public health

Tennessee law requires parental consent for childhood vaccinations, hindering caregivers like foster parents and grandparents.
Legislation hindering pediatric vaccination fuels doubt about vaccine safety. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago
East Bay food

Oakland Theater Project explores the toll of disability in Cost of Living'

Powerful exploration of isolation and connection in Cost of Living
Nuanced performances and skilled direction enhance the emotional impact of the play. [ more ]
The Verge
2 months ago
Digital life

How caregivers are using smart tech to help aging parents

Smart home technology is becoming increasingly popular among caregivers helping aging parents live comfortably at home.
Amazon Alexa devices are particularly useful for caregivers to monitor and assist their loved ones. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Europe news

Ukrainian caregivers in Italy feel affects of war from afar

Italy had a large community of Ukrainian citizens pre-2022.
Photographer Chiara Negrello documents the lives of Ukrainian caregivers in Italy. [ more ]
The Nation
2 months ago
Social justice

The Invisible Labor of Women Who Love Incarcerated People

Women play a crucial role in maintaining connections with incarcerated loved ones.
Balancing multiple responsibilities is a significant challenge for caregivers of incarcerated individuals. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
3 months ago
Mental health

Erikson's 8 Stages of Development - What Are They And How They Help

Erikson's stages of psychosocial development cover eight stages from infancy to adulthood.
The first two stages focus on trust vs. mistrust and autonomy vs. shame and doubt. [ more ]
Chalkbeat
3 months ago
Education

How well is your school teaching your child to read? Some parents feel in the dark, report finds.

Caregivers are crucial to boosting reading instruction and should be included in efforts to improve reading instruction
Parents struggle to be heard when it comes to their child's reading challenges and need better communication from schools [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

More than memories: Brooklyn's cultural institutions invite people with memory loss to live in the moment * Brooklyn Paper

The Seasonal Drop-in Memory Program at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers monthly activities for people with memory loss and their caregivers.
The program was inspired by the founder's personal experience with her mother's Alzheimer's and aims to provide therapeutic benefits through gardening. [ more ]
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