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When is it Time for Dementia Care: 10 Tips for Caregiver Spouses
Imagine that you and your spouse have worked most of your adult lives either as a stay-at-home parent or an employee for a company. You save your money and plan a
Rosalynn Carter’s diagnosis shines a light on dementia care and risk factors
According to the World Health Organization, 55 million people around the globe are living with dementia, and by 2050 that number is projected to reach
Why Respite Care is Essential for Caregivers and Your Senior Loved One
Providing care at home for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia can be both rewarding and stressful. It’s certainly rewarding to be valued and helpful,
Tamilyn Liesenfeld, Founder and Owner, Discusses How The Cordwainer is Reimagining Memory Care Through Design, Programming and Technology
“In how we design and build spaces for our elders to live, we can make a difference in not only their lives, but the lives of their families and the staff who do the great work of delivering care.”
Language Studies Improve Quality of Life For Individuals Living with Dementia
At The Cordwainer we are reimagining memory care for individuals living with dementia by offering programs including foreign language activities for residents. Our The Learned Environment℠
The Powerful Connection Between Music and Memories
At The Cordwainer, we are a strong proponent of music therapy as part of a curriculum for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia. A recent Washington Post article
VIDEO: Dr. Andrew Budson Discusses Two of His Seminal Memory Care Books
Dr. Andrew Budson, who has co-authored several respected books on memory care and dementia, recently spoke at The Cordwainer in Norwell to discuss two of his books, and
New Book by Local Dementia Care Experts Dives into Science of Memory
Andrew E. Budson, MD, a frequent speaker at The Cordwainer, has released a new book in collaboration with another local dementia care expert, Elizabeth A. Kensinger, PhD
Study Finds Approximately One in 10 of Americans Over Age 65 Have Dementia
A recent study by Columbia University found nearly 10% of U.S. adults over the age of 65 have dementia or some form of mild cognitive impairment. In one
The Link Between Dementia and Distress Caused by Noise: The Benefits of Managing the Environment
Dementia-causing illnesses can lead to a variety of related behaviors, and these behaviors can have environmental triggers. Knowing the common triggers for the person
Staying Mentally Active Helps Those Living with Dementia
How older adults spend their leisure time can affect their risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of
Individuals with Dementia Benefit From Learning Something New
A question often asked by the caregivers of a person living with dementia is “how can I help my loved one’s dementia from progressing?” Unfortunately, disease causing
