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Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
If we live long enough, it is nearly inevitable that we will develop Alzheimer’s disease. This document helps loved ones and caregivers identify early signs of the disease for better detection and earlier medical management.
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Dementia Progression

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource outlines the early, middle, and late stages of dementia.
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Daily Schedule for Adults

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Visual schedules can reduce anxiety, improve memory and ease of executing daily routines for individuals with cognitive deficits as well as their caregivers. This therapy material provides a completed example, and blank template for developing daily schedules for adults with cognitive deficits.
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Cueing Techniques

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides many examples of how to give someone cues during self care and may appropriate for therapists to share with staff and/or caregivers.
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Considerations and Strategies for Caregiver Assisted Feeding

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Providing feeding assistance may seem like a simple task, but there are many considerations to follow, so the person swallows safely. This handout will explain the considerations and strategies to make mealtime an enjoyable experience for the person receiving feeding assistance.
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Comparison Table for Types of Dementia

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Dementia is a broad term used to describe subtypes of this disease. This table provides information about four subtypes Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular dementia, Lewy Body disease (Parkinson’s disease dementia), and Frontal Lobe dementia (Pick’s disease). This table has the symptoms organized by speech/language, memory, executive functions, swallowing, physical symptoms, and mood/emotions.
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Communication Techniques for Dementia

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Training caregivers in the skills needed for successful daily living for individuals with dementia can be difficult. Burnout, frustration, and lack of understanding of the disease process can reduce outcomes and quality of life for those with dementia. This handout includes a high-level overview of the best practices for communication with those with dementia, in an easy to read format for caregiver education.
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