As people live into advanced age, their risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias increases. With no current cure, we are faced with one solution, and that is to provide the best care that we can for people living with this condition. Meeting the persons’ daily, physical needs in only passable; we can set the bar higher. This talk invites you to consider how empathy, patience, and basic aspects of human interaction can maximize the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Beth (Elizabeth) Fauth received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Syracuse University and her Masters and PhD in Human Development at Penn State University. She is currently an associate professor in the Family, Consumer, and Human Development at Utah State University. Beth teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in gerontology, and is the coordinator of the gerontology certificate program at USU. She conducts research on the integration between well-being and social support and the transition into needing assistance in late life. She also conducts research on stress and well-being in family caregivers of persons with dementia, evaluates psychoeducational interventions for dementia caregivers, and has an ongoing study of staff interactions, emotions, and activities in dementia care settings. Beth has received awards for excellence in teaching and research, such as the Researcher of the Year Award in her department and the 2010 Teacher of the Year Award. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

The dementia guide is for anyone who has recently been told they have dementia. This could be any type of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia or mixed dementia. It will also be useful to close friends and family of someone with dementia, as it contains information for anyone taking on a caring role. A diagnosis of dementia can cause a range of emotions. The news might come as a shock, or, for some people, it may bring a sense of relief as it provides an explanation for the problems they have been experiencing. It can also have a big impact on family and friends. If you, or someone close to you, have recently been diagnosed with dementia, you might be feeling angry, frustrated, worried, fearful, sad, embarrassed, lonely, guilty or even relieved. Everyone is different, but all these reactions are possible at different times and they are all normal. How you feel will probably vary from one day to the next. If you can, talk to friends and family about how you're feeling. Other people need to understand what you're going through. They might be finding things hard too, so talking can help both you and them. There are also specialist health and social care professionals you can talk to for support. You may find these Alzheimer's Society services - http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=2236 and other useful organisations http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=2237 helpful for further information and support. If you'd like to talk about the information in this guide, please phone Alzheimer's Society's National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122 – calls are charged at a low-cost rate. The Helpline is for anyone affected by dementia and is open 9am–5pm Monday–Friday and 10am–4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Trained helpline advisers can provide you with information, support, guidance and signposting to other appropriate organisations. Throughout this guide you will see suggestions for Alzheimer's Society factsheets http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/factsheets. You can order these by phone on 0300 303 5933 or email orders@alzheimers.org.uk. For factsheets specific to Northern Ireland, please contact your local Alzheimer's Society office. It's important to know that you aren't alone – about 850,000 people in the UK have dementia. It's possible to live well with dementia and there is support available for you and your family. This guide has been produced by Alzheimer's Society with support and funding from the Department of Health. Thank you to Lloyds Banking Group for supporting The dementia guide in 2014 and 2015. Interested in getting the latest updates from the Society? Follow us on Twitter -- http://www.twitter.com/alzheimerssoc Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alzheimerssocietyuk ___ Who are we? Alzheimer's Society is the leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. What is dementia? The term 'dementia' is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding. Support the fight against dementia and visit us at http://www.alzheimers.org.uk If you have concerns about Alzheimer's disease or about any other form of dementia, please contact the Alzheimer's Society National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122. Alzheimer's Society Leading the fight against dementia

Which diseases cause dementia? How do they affect the brain? What symptoms do they lead to? Voiced by Game of Thrones star Iwan Rheon, this short introduction explains the essentials of a condition affecting 850,000 people across the UK today.

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This video aims to aid and inform caregivers caring for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. Subscribe to the McMaster Demystifying Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingMedicine This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for Information about your health. This video was made by McMaster students Zunaira Tariq, Hailey Leroux, Semir Bulle and Shatha Jaber in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program Copyright McMaster University 2017 References: https://www.alz.org/documents_custom/middle-stage-caregiver-tips.pdf http://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/1215/p2613.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11142468 http://www.alzheimers.net/8-11-14-lessons-from-alzheimers-caregivers/

The UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Video series provides viewers with practical tools you can use in a variety of settings to create a safe, comfortable environment both for the person with dementia and the caregiver. To learn more about the UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, please visit https://www.uclahealth.org/dementia/caregiver-education-videos

The UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Video series provides viewers with practical tools you can use in a variety of settings to create a safe, comfortable environment both for the person with dementia and the caregiver. To learn more about the UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, please visit https://www.uclahealth.org/dementia/caregiver-education-videos

The UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Video series provides viewers with practical tools you can use in a variety of settings to create a safe, comfortable environment both for the person with dementia and the caregiver. To learn more about the UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, please visit https://www.uclahealth.org/dementia/caregiver-education-videos

The UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Video series provides viewers with practical tools you can use in a variety of settings to create a safe, comfortable environment both for the person with dementia and the caregiver. To learn more about the UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, please visit https://www.uclahealth.org/dementia/caregiver-education-videos