14-11-2011 21:05 This video answers the frequently asked question-what is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's--by using sketches that bring out the relationship, telling us how dementia is a general group of symptoms related to cognition, and Alzheimers' is a disease that causes it (the most common one). (Video transcript at dementia-care-notes.in English-alz-dem-transcript.pdf ) A Hindi version of this video is available at: http://www.youtube.com Visit us at dementia-care-notes.in

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What is the Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's? - Video

26-09-2011 07:50 This DVD is available now at Amazon. Visit http://www.amazon.com . This video clip is an excerpt of "Filling the Day with Meaning", a 2.5 hour training DVD for Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers, with Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. Use engaging activities to give back moments of joy and happiness to patients with special challenges, such as those with early onset, tendencies for elopement, falls, and more. Learn the difference between simple entertainment and engaging projects that stimulate brain activity. This workshop full of indispensable ideas and tips on how to give moments of joy. Learn - what makes an engaging activity - how to build care partner skills - how to create an inviting and safe environment - which key activities to consider at different disease stages - how to successfully handle challenging cases, such as early onset and men and much more "Filling the Day with Meaning" is presented by The Pines Education Institute of SW Florida and facilitated by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. The Pines Education Insitute is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing education, outreach programs, support, resources and counseling to family members and geriatric caregivers. For more information please visit http://www.pinesofsarasota.org.

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Dementia/Alzheimer's: Why Activities Matter - Video

14-11-2011 21:05 This video answers the frequently asked question-what is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's--by using sketches that bring out the relationship, telling us how dementia is a general group of symptoms related to cognition, and Alzheimers' is a disease that causes it (the most common one). (Video transcript at dementia-care-notes.in English-alz-dem-transcript.pdf ) A Hindi version of this video is available at: http://www.youtube.com Visit us at dementia-care-notes.in

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What is the Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's? - Video

26-09-2011 07:50 This DVD is available now at Amazon. Visit http://www.amazon.com . This video clip is an excerpt of "Filling the Day with Meaning", a 2.5 hour training DVD for Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers, with Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. Use engaging activities to give back moments of joy and happiness to patients with special challenges, such as those with early onset, tendencies for elopement, falls, and more. Learn the difference between simple entertainment and engaging projects that stimulate brain activity. This workshop full of indispensable ideas and tips on how to give moments of joy. Learn - what makes an engaging activity - how to build care partner skills - how to create an inviting and safe environment - which key activities to consider at different disease stages - how to successfully handle challenging cases, such as early onset and men and much more "Filling the Day with Meaning" is presented by The Pines Education Institute of SW Florida and facilitated by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. The Pines Education Insitute is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing education, outreach programs, support, resources and counseling to family members and geriatric caregivers. For more information please visit http://www.pinesofsarasota.org.

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Dementia/Alzheimer's: Why Activities Matter - Video

06-12-2011 13:53 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk In this episode we hear from National Dementia Helpline Advisor, Sandra Hillier about the concerns of families living with dementia over the festive period. Including ideas for gifts and where to go for advice and information. Also, Dame Jo Williams, chair of the Care Quality Commission, discusses their work, what excellence in care looks like and the changes she believes the government need to adopt in order to improve our social care system. Listen to our other podcasts at http://www.alzheimers.org.ukThere are more than 750000 people in the UK affected by dementia with numbers set to rise to 1 million by 2021. Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them. Support the fight against dementia. Visit us at http://www.alzheimers.org.uk

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Dealing with dementia at Christmas - Alzheimer's Society December 2011 podcast - Video

06-12-2011 13:53 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk In this episode we hear from National Dementia Helpline Advisor, Sandra Hillier about the concerns of families living with dementia over the festive period. Including ideas for gifts and where to go for advice and information. Also, Dame Jo Williams, chair of the Care Quality Commission, discusses their work, what excellence in care looks like and the changes she believes the government need to adopt in order to improve our social care system. Listen to our other podcasts at http://www.alzheimers.org.ukThere are more than 750000 people in the UK affected by dementia with numbers set to rise to 1 million by 2021. Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them. Support the fight against dementia. Visit us at http://www.alzheimers.org.uk

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Dealing with dementia at Christmas - Alzheimer's Society December 2011 podcast - Video