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This DVD is now available at Amazon. Visit www.amazon.com This video clip is an excerpt of “Progression of Dementia: Seeing Gems – Not Just Loss”, a 2 hour training DVD for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers, with Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. Know which stage of dementia your loved one or patient experiences to customize your caregiving techniques. In “Progression of Dementia”, a 2 hour training program, Teepa Snow explains the appropriate levels of care needed during different stages of dementia, which types of behaviors to expect, appropriate activity programs and much more. Learn – why patients in later stages can’t relax their muscles and how to safely handle them to avoid bruising – how to reduce the risk of falls – how to safeguard your relationship with the patient during the disease – how to reduce unwanted behaviors by controlling the environment and effectively shifting their focus – about appropriate activities (for an in depth activity program also see “Filling the Day with Meaning”) “Progression of Dementia: Seeing Gems – Not Just loss” is presented by The Pines Education Institute of SW Florida and facilitated by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. The Pines Education Insitute is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing education, outreach programs, support, resources and counseling to family members and geriatric caregivers. www.amazon.com

Dr. Jan Lundberg, PH.D., executive VP science & technology and president Lilly research labs, shares his personal story first-hand about Alzheimers and underscores PhRMA (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America)and Lilly’s sentiment that new treatments for this fatal disease are needed to help patients and their caregivers, as well as lessen the burden on the healthcare system.

This DVD is available now at Amazon. Visit www.amazon.com . This video clip is an excerpt of “Filling the Day with Meaning”, a 2.5 hour training DVD for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers, with Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. Use engaging activities to give back moments of joy and happiness to patients with special challenges, such as those with early onset, tendencies for elopement, falls, and more. Learn the difference between simple entertainment and engaging projects that stimulate brain activity. This workshop full of indispensable ideas and tips on how to give moments of joy. Learn – what makes an engaging activity – how to build care partner skills – how to create an inviting & safe environment – which key activities to consider at different disease stages – how to successfully handle challenging cases, such as early onset & men and much more “Filling the Day with Meaning” is presented by The Pines Education Institute of SW Florida and facilitated by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. The Pines Education Insitute is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing education, outreach programs, support, resources and counseling to family members and geriatric caregivers. For more information please visit www.pinesofsarasota.org.

Meet the Experts (1 of 3): Alzheimers Care. 13May10 panel discussion at The Forum at Lincoln Heights (San Antonio, TX)

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Every day scientists work toward curing Alzheimer’s. We will talk to someone who helps people behind the scenes. Alzheimer’s disease can have an emotional strain on loved ones. We’ll meet a woman who consults with and educates people about the disease.

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