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Karen Wade

How to defeat Alzheimer's - latimes.com - 0 views

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    Are we willing to spend the money to avert the looming healthcare disaster known as Baby Boomer Alzheimer's?
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    This theme seems to be growing in media attention... I think the museum link is on 'creative aging' / therapeutic arts (experiences) ?
Karen Wade

Alzheimer's cases, and costs, projected to swell - latimes.com - 1 views

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    The projected stats on the future of Alzheimer's cases continue to rise-what are museums going to do about it?
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    This is a big one... You see conversations around preventative / delaying aspects of Alz -- through 'creative aging' community work. Something for Museums to explore
Karen Wade

A Museum Visit For Art Lovers With Alzheimer's : NPR - 1 views

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    Another great program for visitors with memory loss and their care givers-and this time also involving middle school students.
Karen Wade

Alzheimer's patient Dr. Arthur Rivin won't give in to the disease - latimes.com - 1 views

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    Thank you Steve Lopez for sharing Dr. Rivin's story.
Karen Wade

At Newark Museum, busy hands stimulate minds for Alzheimer's patients | NJ.com - 0 views

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    Another museum serving visitors with memory loss.
Ruth Cuadra

WHO: Cancer cases to rise 57% in 20 years in 'human disaster' - 0 views

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    I think I have been overwhelmed by the statistics on Alzheimer's. This is actually a bigger and more far-reaching prediction.
Lisa Eriksen

A simple, low-cost yoga program can enhance coping and quality of life for the caregive... - 0 views

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    I know some museums offer yoga programming - perhaps to package with tour offerings?
Karen Wade

3 Ways to Make Your Town Dementia-Friendly - AARP - 1 views

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    If an entire town can become dementia-friendly, museums certainly can too!
Lisa Eriksen

The Time Is Now to Bring the Fight to Dementia | Nicco Mele - 0 views

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    This will have huge economic and societal impact.  Are we considering this new future as people live longer?
Lisa Eriksen

An Amazing Village Designed Just For People With Dementia - 0 views

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    This is an amazing - yet logical - concept. Great example of "experience design."  How could museums be a part of this village? 
Lisa Eriksen

Jeremy Hunt promises revolution in care for dementia sufferers - Telegraph - 0 views

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    Dementia diagnosis and care given priority in Britain. Businesses are providing specialized training on identifying and dealing with persons with dementia.  Museums should be on board with this training.
Lisa Eriksen

Dementia Rate Is Found to Drop Sharply, as Forecast - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    Possible good news related to dementia. Yet it this occuring in the US? Is the trend for the population to be healthier and better educated?
Lisa Eriksen

'Memory Cafes' For Dementia Patients Gain Ground | Here & Now - 0 views

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    Can museums offer "memory cafe" experiences, as well as "programs"? Third places for people with memory loss?
Lisa Eriksen

Becoming sensitive to dementia - 0 views

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    Should museum's be training staff in this way so they know how do deal with visitors with memory loss?
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