Women and Dementia
Amazing Place
by Matt Vierling
1M ago
Women and Dementia 3 min read If you are a woman, you may be shocked to know that you are at far greater risk of getting Alzheimer’s than men. One in five women at age 65 is at risk of developing the disease, and two-thirds of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are female. Just as alarming is that women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s than breast cancer.  So why is dementia so prevalent among women? With a Master of Science in Gerontology, Mehrnaz Gill, MSG, Amazing Place’s Clinical Training Manager, has spent her career studying dementia and developing programs for those a ..read more
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Holiday Warning Signs of Cognitive Changes
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by Matt Vierling
4M ago
Holiday Warning Signs of Cognitive Changes December 2023 5 min read While the holiday season is a time for families to gather, it is also a time when family members may notice uncharacteristic changes in their loved ones. This can be especially true if family members are reconnecting after a long time apart. These changes may be signs of dementia or other health-related issues. During the holiday season, pay special attention to the following 8 warning signs and consult the services of an aging specialist if there is cause for concern. Need help locating a specialist? Contact our Communit ..read more
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How to Have a Happy Holiday Gathering
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by Lisa Schroeder
4M ago
Having a Happy Holiday Gathering Seven Tips from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America November 2023 3 min read On Amazing Place’s Christmas wish list is to help families facing the challenges of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease have the happiest holiday possible. So in the spirit of sharing, here are seven tips from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) to aid families affected by dementia-related illnesses during upcoming gatherings. 1. Prepare your loved one. Try to familiarize them with the guests beforehand by showing photos, sharing stories, or arranging a phone or Facetime ..read more
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How to Have a Happy Holiday Gathering
Amazing Place
by Lisa Schroeder
1y ago
Having a Happy Holiday Gathering Seven Tips from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America December 2022 3 min read On Amazing Place’s Christmas wish list is to help families facing the challenges of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease have the happiest holiday possible. So in the spirit of sharing, here are seven tips from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) to aid families affected by dementia-related illnesses during upcoming gatherings. 1. Prepare your loved one. Try to familiarize them with the guests beforehand by showing photos, sharing stories, or arranging a phone or Facetime ..read more
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Coping With The Long Goodbye
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by Matt Vierling
1y ago
Coping With The Long Goodbye Arlene Schollaert, MSW, LCSW November 2022 • 3 min read One of the most difficult hurdles that caregivers of those suffering with dementia face is grieving for someone who is still physically present but may be emotionally or cognitively unavailable.  Known as “ambiguous loss,” these situations can create confusion. Pauline Boss, PhD and Family Therapist, developed this theory in the 1970s. Because there is no closure or finality in immediate sight, this ongoing loss can be confusing, and is not always publicly acknowledged or socially supported. The resu ..read more
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Dr. Yu and her Daughter Share a Passion to Care for Those Coping with Dementia
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by Matt Vierling
1y ago
DR. YU AND HER DAUGHTER SHARE A PASSION TO CARE FOR THOSE COPING WITH DEMENTIA August 2022 2 min read Caring for others with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other diagnoses associated with aging is often a multi-generational affair. Such is certainly the case with Dr. Melissa Yu, the Clinical Operations Director of Baylor College of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center and an Amazing Place referring physician, and her daughter Marguerite who is one of our 2022 STARS summer volunteers. Marguerite is a sophomore in college and is anticipating a career in the medical field ..read more
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A Conversation with Renée Brown Harmon, M.D.
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by Matt Vierling
1y ago
It’s Better to be Kind Than Correct A Conversation with Renée Brown Harmon, M.D., Author of Surfing the Waves of Alzheimer’s, Principles of Caregiving that Kept Me Upright June 2022 2 min read Amazing Place recently invited Renée Brown Harmon, M.D., nationally recognized author of Surfing the Waves of Alzheimer’s, Principles of Caregiving that Kept Me Upright, to lead a caregiver workshop for more than 60 individuals in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harmon’s husband, Harvey, also a physician, was diagnosed at age 50 with Alzheimer’s, turning their lives completely upside down. She and her husband ..read more
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Amazing Place Receives Grant to Expand Program and Launch New Ones
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by Matt Vierling
2y ago
Amazing Place Receives $1.3M Grant to Expand Existing Program and Launch New Ones April 2022 4 min read Amazing Place is pleased to announce it has received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (ACL). This three-year grant enables the expansion of the Faith Care Connection program to Katy/West Houston and launches two new important initiatives: the STAR-C Caregiver program and Cuidando con Respeto, a program that partners with churches serving the Spanish-speaking population. “This is tremendously exciting because ..read more
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Benefits of an Adult Day Program for People Diagnosed with Dementia
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by Matt Vierling
2y ago
Benefits of an Adult Day Program for People Diagnosed with Dementia March 2022 5 min read The global population is aging. In the United States, approximately 16% of the population is 65 years of age or older and this is expected to rise in the next several decades. (ACL) After age 65, the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s (the most common cause of dementia) doubles every five years, making the risk nearly 50% after age 85, according to a report on Health Disparity and Health Inequity from the Houston Health Department.  As the number of older adults living in the community grows ..read more
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Holiday Warning Signs of Cognitive Changes
Amazing Place
by Matt Vierling
2y ago
Holiday Warning Signs of Cognitive Changes November 2021 5 min read While the holidays are a time for families to gather, it is also a time when family members may notice uncharacteristic changes in their loved ones. This can be especially true if family members are reconnecting after a long time apart. These changes may be signs of dementia or other health-related issues. During the holiday season, pay special attention to the following 8 warning signs and consult the services of an aging specialist if there is cause for concern. Need help locating a specialist? Contact our Community Res ..read more
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