TAG: dementia

Dementia in the Family: Helpful Books, Useful Resources & Weekly Memory Care Programs

Posted in Explore and Discover on July 26, 2023 at 6:00 am

Dementia is a term that encompasses several diseases that affect the brain and cause memory issues. Unfortunately, dementia isn’t uncommon for our aging population. A common misconception is that extreme memory loss and forgetfulness is a regular symptom of aging. However... […]

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New Stay Sharp Kits Include Supportive Activities to Help Reduce Memory Loss

Posted in Explore and Discover, News on April 12, 2023 at 6:00 am

We recently added Stay Sharp Kits to our collection. Stay Sharp Kits are designed to be used with individuals who are experiencing memory loss or other cognitive issues related to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory disorders. They’re also great for anyone who wants to improve their short-term memory and overall mental speed. Each k […]

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Helpful & Informative: Author Talks, Memory Care, Medicare, Retirement & Small Business Strategies

Posted in News on October 19, 2022 at 6:00 am

Hear from thought leaders and award-winning authors in the upcoming Humanities Washington program about the gentrification of rural Washington and in three author talks discussing the founding women of NPR, the novel Lessons in Chemistry, and ways to have difficult discussions about race. If you have questions about Medicare or health care and reti […]

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Q&A with Teri Koski: Finding Useful Resources & Support for Memory Loss & Dementia

Posted in Explore and Discover, Prime Time on October 13, 2022 at 7:00 am

By Crystal Miller According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, “someone in the world develops dementia every 3 seconds. There are over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia in 2020. This number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 78 million in 2030 and 139 million in 2050.” These statistics are sobering and point to the […]

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Brain Stimulating Activities for Dementia & Alzheimer’s & Helpful Resources for Caregivers

Posted in Explore and Discover on September 1, 2021 at 6:00 am

Hands putting together a puzzle on a table September is World Alzheimer’s Month. So, this seems like an apropos time to examine how we can stave off Alzheimer’s and all the other disorders that fall under the umbrella term of dementia. Here are some ideas for using the library’s digital and physical resources to help with brain-stimulating exercises and activities. […]

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