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Aging Gracefully is now published six times per year, in the odd-numbered months. But you can always find aging-and-dementia-related resources on our web page.
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FEATURED MEDICAL ARTICLES | |
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This study was about dementia risk in people who have intellectual disabilities (ID) but NOT Down Syndrome. People with ID are presumed to be at higher risk of developing dementia. But, although the results of this study did find a prevalence of dementia in people with ID that was higher at a younger age than in the general population, the same results suggested that adequate education, prevention of head trauma and stroke, and treatments of hypertension and depression may reduce the risk of dementia. These may be potentially important modifiable risk factors for the prevention of dementia in these people.
Read the full article here
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Study Finds Slower Walking Could be Linked to Dementia
Source: Verywellhealth.com
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- A declining walking pace or speed could be an early indication of cognitive decline and dementia, according to a recent study.
- Those who walk more slowly and show declining cognitive function like memory loss are at a higher risk of developing dementia.
- Slow walking speed can be a tool used to indicate obesity, diabetes and an accumulation of chronic diseases in the brain.
- Experts say if you notice a loved one declining in walking speed, it’s recommended to go visit the doctor for a cognitive function screening.
Click here for the full article.
Graphic to the right accompanies article.
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Featured Healthy Aging and Caregiving Tips | |
Tips to Prevent Alzheimer's Agitation | |
People who have Alzheimer’s often go through changes in their emotions and behavior as the disease progresses. Agitation is very common. They may be restless and worried at times, both because of physical changes in their brain and also as an expression of frustration and anxiety about their condition. It can be disruptive and hard on you as a caregiver. But there are ways you can prevent it and manage it when it happens.
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How a "Brain Dump" Can Help You Relieve Stress | |
Source: Verywellmind.com. Graphic above accompanies article. | |
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A brain dump is a freewriting session where you unload anything on your mind onto a blank page. This may include anxieties, items on your to-do list, future planning, nagging decisions, work deadlines, and emotions. The idea is that by getting these running thoughts out of your head and onto the page, you will experience some freedom from the stress they often induce. Click here to read the full article.
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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy -
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How Perceptions of Aging Affect Our Later Years
Source: Mather Institute
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"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right."
- Henry Ford
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Perceptions of aging, or attitudes toward one’s own aging, have important implications for the health and well-being of older adults (Levy, 2009). Throughout the life span, people encounter many positive and negative stereotypes of older adults and the aging process. Some stereotypes portray common age-related changes, whereas others promote misconceptions about aging. As people grow older, age stereotypes become increasingly self-relevant; these stereotypes are reflected inward and they become incorporated into older adults’ self-perceptions of aging (Levy, 2009). Self-perceptions of aging tend to influence thoughts and behaviors without people being consciously aware that this is happening.
Click here to read the full document.
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Activities for a Healthy Brain
and Healthy Aging:
Fall and the Great Outdoors
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Sure, November has its good and bad moments, being a fall month - but there are all sorts of fantastic outdoor things to do. There still may be some leaves left on the trees, the good outdoor smells are still present and the animals are out and about getting ready for winter. The birds are arriving from their summer residences in Canada to spend the winter here in Northwest Ohio. And, college, pro football, basketball and hockey are in full swing.
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Each episode in the series highlights the story of one individual state's statewide and integrative approach to dementia caregiving goals, with time for Q and A.
The November 7 episode will highlight Washington State.
To register, click here or here.
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Dementia Capable Care of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia
December 11 - 15, 2023
12:30 to 4:30 Eastern Time
Virtual
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This is a virtual, interactive workshop based on the NTG's evidence-informed model curriculum. It covers the basic concepts of care of an adult with IDD and dementia, and is appropriate for any staff in disabilty-related, health care, and aging-related agencies who have care responsibilities for older adults with IDD.
The first four half-days are a Foundation Workshop. The fifth half-day is an optional "Train-the-Trainer" sesssion. Those who participate can become NTG Affiliated Trainers and use NTG training materials.
Click here for more information and to register.
Click here for the complete workshop schedule.
For questions about workshops contact Kathleen Bishop.
For questions about registering contact Kathryn Pears.
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