Tag: dementia care

Here is a great article from the Luminosity website about Brain Training: Because the science of neuroplasticity and cognitive enhancement is relatively new, a number of myths surround brain training. These myths, though, are exactly that – myths – which is why we’d like to take a moment to separate fact from fiction. FACT OR […]

Linked Senior is proud to be exhibiting at the Linked Senior at the NYAHSA Conference & Expo in New York on June 20th Please drop by and visit us at booth #301! Here is a little bit about NYAHSA : Founded in 1961, the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (NYAHSA) […]

About 5.4 million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. By the middle of the century, 16 million people are expected to have the condition. There are nearly 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers providing 17 billion hours of unpaid care valued at $202 billion. The Facts and […]

Linked Senior is proud to be exhibiting at the Virginia Association of Nonprofit Homes for the Aging (VANHA) 38th Annual Conference & Trade Show June 6-7, 2011 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott Please drop by and visit us at booth #302! Here is a little bit about VANHA: The mission of VANHA is to represent […]

Linked Senior is proud to be exhibiting at the NCCAP annual Symposium in Cincinnati, OH at Greater Cincinnati Airport Holiday Inn on June 2nd & 3rd Here is a little bit about NCCAP: The National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) is one of the Certifying Bodies recognized by Federal law, and incorporated in many […]

Here is a great piece from the Alzheimer’s Association that discusses important aspects of dementia and how to deal with increased aggressive behavior. The chief cause of behavioral symptoms is the progressive deterioration of brain cells. However, environmental influences can also cause symptoms or make them worse. Aggression can be caused by many factors including […]