COVID-19 has been, and continues to be, a major disruptor in our routines. Know there are resources. With us, with Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter, with many community organizations near you. Don't be afraid to reach out if you find you're feeling the heavy weight along the dementia journey. We are here to help!
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Don't underestimate COVID's effect on people with dementia
The new discussion-focused support group is back! The first Wednesday of the month - so join us at 1p Oct. 7 by phone or computer. This group is will feature tips and strategies, as well as positive conversation led by our social worker Michelle Faddoul to help caregivers in their journey. Registration is not required but please reach out to us to get the virtual class login details to join. Send an email to BAIinfo@bannerhealth.com or call us at 602.839.6850.
Join us for a virtual class to help you avoid fraud, scams and abuse. Join FSL guest speaker with the discussion to arm you with information and resources to spot and avoid fraud so you can protect yourself and your family. Registration required, RSVP to secure your seat today for the FREE class Oct. 14.
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Avoiding Fraud, Scams and Abuse
WED, 7 OCT AND 7 MORE
Happy Half Hour
Do you or a loved one shout, kick or move the arms during sleep, as if acting out a dream or nightmare? This could be a sign of REM sleep behavior disorder, a condition linked with increased risk for Parkinson disease and dementia. Come hear from Dr. David Shprecher- Movement Disorders Neurologist about efforts to understand this link, and develop treatments aimed at preventing these illnesses.
https://weblink.bannerhealth.com/weblink/classes/info/LVH0003Q
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ONLINE: Important Links Between Sleep and Brain Health
We are so thankful for the generosity of the Edson family. This extraordinary investment will allow us to introduce new programs, further address our families’ needs, extend our reach across the state and country, and provide the highest standard of dementia care that every family deserves. The impact of this investment will be far-reaching.
(Via AZ BIG Media)
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Edson family commits $10M to advance care at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute | AZ Big Media
To say we are excited is an understatement – our new podcast is finally here! Please join us in listening to "Dementia Untangled", available wherever you listen to podcasts. We kick off this new adventure with guest Lori Nisson, our Director of Family and Community Services, as she untangles the topic of anosognosia - a big word for a topic focused on lack of awareness. She reminds us that someone with an ailment like dementia isn’t in denial but has an actual lack of awareness due to the deterioration of the frontal lobe of the brain. As people lose their awareness, it changes the way we communicate and how as caregivers, we must be aware of our own behavior and actions.
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Now Streaming: Dementia Untangled
🙋 We've been working on something new this year! Something to help caregivers learn ways to better navigate their complicated roles and provide informed care to their loved ones. Between a global pandemic and serving the role of caregiver - you can now stream these conversations exactly when you need us most. Whenever that happens to fit in your day.
Each episode creates a unique environment to untangle the complex world of Alzheimer’s and related dementias. So join us!
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Now Streaming: Dementia Untangled
This weekend, Eli Lilly and Company presented detailed results of its phase 2 trial, showing that its investigational drug donanemab met its primary endpoint, slowing cognitive decline in symptomatic early-stage Alzheimer’s patients nearly a third more than those in the placebo group. Dr. Pierre Tariot, Banner Health director, shares his perspective on what's next.
(via Being Patient Alzheimer's)
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What's Next for Eli Lilly Alzheimer's Drug Donanemab? Trial Enrollment Continues - Being Patient
The MyAlzheimers road trip stopped in Phoenix back in 2019 to hear directly from patients, researchers, caregivers and doctors to get the real story of Alzheimer's disease. Follow their page to see the honest conversations they captured.
{with Rick D'Amico)
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March 11 at 5:05 PM ·
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Well, we met about 51 years ago. And one of my first jobs in radio, it was at a radio station in Ashtabula Ohio. A little town, maybe 10,000 people, starting off my career. And I always tell the story that we met in a revolving door and we've been going around ever since. But actually there's some truth to that because she opened the door to the studio and smashed right into my face, you know, and that's how I first saw her. And I fell in love with her the moment I saw her. I just thought she was the most beautiful girl I'd ever seen in my life and thought she would never have anything to do with me. So I actually had to ask a friend to ask her out for me. I'm not sure if she thought she was going out with him or me, but that's how it started. We were married 50 years ago.
Rick D'Amico Banner Alzheimer's Institute
"COVID-19 has both direct and indirect effects on the brain health," said Dr. Jessica Langbaum from the Alzheimer's Prevention Registry. "We know that there's neurological symptoms, that people with dementia are more likely to develop COVID and die from COVID. This is really quite real. There's also those indirect effects that people are isolated, they're putting off medical appointments, they are not perhaps exercising, and eating, and all those things that we know are important to brain health."
From KJZZ Phoenix.
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New Report Looks At COVID-19 And The Negative Effects On Brain Health
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Cultivating Positivity in Caregiving
