News from November 2021

November 29, 2021

Indigenous perspectives on dementia and dementia-friendly communities

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Takeaways from 'Indigenous perspectives on dementia and dementia-friendly communities', a panel discussion at the Memory and Brain Wellness Center’s Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Expanding Possibilities Conference.

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Categories: ADRC Indigenous Aging Brain Health Series, Dementia-Friendly Community

November 28, 2021

Homespun comfort: My fidget apron project

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By Emi Takayama, Junior, Lakeside High School and MBWC fall intern

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Categories: Caregiving, Art

November 22, 2021

Dementia, COVID-19, and the Holidays

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The holidays can be a joyous, yet stressful time under typical circumstances. With the COVID-19 pandemic, this holiday season presents new challenges, especially for those who have a loved one living with cognitive impairment or dementia. Our team discusses some special considerations to help adapt these strategies this holiday season to effectively connect with our loved ones. (From the archives!)

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Categories: Care & Treatment

November 12, 2021

Roundup of 3 recent studies on dementia risk

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UW Medicine researchers examine links to cognitive decline of hearing loss, military service, and timeliness of diagnosis.

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Categories: Science Updates