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Know Dementia® Podcast

Know Dementia® Podcast

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Helpful, educational information regarding Dementia, Care Planning, Brain Health, and the possible causes of major and minor cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer's Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Degeneration, traumatic brain injury, and neuroinflammation, among others.

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  • Dementia Horizons: Preparing Others
    Apr 1 2026

    Michael, a lively British-American, shares his personal journey with Dementia, from subtle signs, to diagnosis and lifestyle changes. With humor and honesty, he recounts struggles, like memory lapses and a near car accident, that led to him seeking medical help. Emphasizing dignity, he values tools like ID bands and the Aware and Share card from the Dementia Society. Michael urges empathy, patience, and inclusive communication, reminding others that those with Dementia still feel love and want connection. He encourages care partners to seek help, delegate tasks, and embrace support systems. Ultimately, Michael's story is about resilience, shared responsibility, and living meaningfully with Dementia.

    To explore other Dementia Horizons topics, please visit our blog posts by clicking below.

    https://www.dementiasociety.org/blog/categories/dementia-horizons

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    14 m
  • Dementia Horizons: Home Safety
    Mar 2 2026

    Adapting a home for someone living with Dementia is important for enhancing safety, comfort, and independence. Cognitive decline can affect vision, hearing, balance, and perception, increasing risks of falls, confusion, and injury. Simple changes—like decluttering, labeling items, removing hazards, securing medications, and improving lighting—can reduce dangers and support daily living. Each room, including kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and outdoor spaces, requires specific adjustments. Gradual modifications, presented without explanation, can ease resistance. These thoughtful changes help foster a calm, familiar environment, improving quality of life for individuals with Dementia and their caregivers. Creating a supportive home is a compassionate, ongoing act of love and care.

    To explore other Dementia Horizons topics, please visit our blog posts by clicking below.

    https://www.dementiasociety.org/blog/categories/dementia-horizons

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    11 m
  • Dementia Horizons: Dementia Emotions
    Feb 2 2026

    As we age, cognitive changes are normal, but more severe symptoms may indicate Dementia, a syndrome caused by underlying brain disorders. Dementia affects memory, behavior, language, and emotional responses, often creating confusion and unpredictability. Those living with Dementia may lack awareness of their condition, leading to misunderstandings. Caregivers are encouraged to show empathy, patience, and respect—engaging at eye level, avoiding condescension, supporting independence, and using gentle communication. Recognizing the person’s emotional needs and valuing their dignity are crucial. This journey involves ups and downs, requiring compassion, humor, and understanding that Dementia is a neurological condition, not a personal failing.

    To explore other Dementia Horizons topics, please visit our blog posts by clicking below.

    https://www.dementiasociety.org/blog/categories/dementia-horizons

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    10 m
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