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Thanks for viewing the original version of this video, part of the Music and Memory project! For more information about how Music and Memory can help elderly patients, or to volunteer or donate an iPod (new or used), visit www.MusicandMemory.org. We are very excited to announce the world premiere for Alive Inside at the Rubin Museum in New York City. http This is an excerpt from Alive Inside, a documentary about the Music and Memory nonprofit project, a film by Michael Rossato-Bennett www.AliveInsideMovie.com The screening dates are Wednesday, April 18th – Saturday, April 21st, 2012 with two additional screenings on Saturday. Each ticket includes a Q&A with Alzheimer’s specialists and a post-program information table staffed by experts from the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter. If you’re in the NY area we’d love to see you come out. Check back for more information about future screenings and events on the power of music. Thank you to everyone for your wonderful comments and support! Like Music & Memory on Facebook at this link http

GPS Shoes help Track Alzheimer’s Patients

‘The Forgotten Man’, featuring actress Sandy Silver & actor Robert Webber. The focus is Alzheimer’s & how it afflicts a relationship. Directed by Tim Cash of ‘Far From Earth Films’ (farfromearthfilms.com) with Main Grip, Robert Slaney. Shot in Bend, Oregon. Dedicated to Stan & Alma, who went through such an ordeal. ‘The Forgotten Man’ on Itunes itunes.apple.com Lyrics It’s another rainy night In this cold shore-lined town Water beads down my window Dies without a sound Leaves fly through the sky Trees dance back and forth Winds announce their presence Howling from the North Sit here silently Watch the scene unfold Grown man weeps utterly Can’t believe what he’s told His girl of fifty years Can’t recall his name Eyes the storm outside Feels the anger feels the pain If you don’t mind Just sit low Tell you a story You’ll want to know ‘Bout the old man Whose love forgot about him He was an old man He didn’t understand What happened to the woman Whose life he gave What happened to the woman Who forgot his name Thunder softly speaks Past the lightning of the sky Sunshine rays stray slowly in Once clouds take heed and die Hurting tears always fall Past the strike of the heart Tears of joy overcome As the darkness departs Sit here with hands in lap Tears flow from his eyes Want to give him all my help Just a boy am I He’s seen the world at war Times that caused him strife His soul is hit again He loses the love of his life I’m sorry man but I don’t know what to do I wish that I …

www.alzheimers.org.uk In this month’s podcast Helpline Adviser Sally looks at how to help maintain a nutritious diet and enjoyment of food when a person has dementia. As dementia progresses interest in cooking and eating can change. Sally Carr suggests a few recipes for encouraging healthy eating.There are more than 750000 people in the UK affected by dementia with numbers set to rise to 1 million by 2021. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them. Support the fight against dementia. Visit us at www.alzheimers.org.uk

How to Interact with Alzheimer’s Patients This video will give you great ideas on different types of props you can use to engage a person with Alzheimer’ disease. The suggestions given are primarily items used round your own home to keep costs down you. Lear to enrich your life and theirs by trying these simple techniques. DRIVING CHANGE Starts with Noticing what is Important. This video has been update. Orignal video was posted June 20, 2010 and had a total of 67 prior views as it was a two part series

www.caregiverstress.com — In this video, certified senior advisor Mary Alexander from Home Instead Senior Care explains Alzheimer’s and other dementia and offers specific techniques for coping with a loved one who has dementia. Many family caregivers care for a parent or spouse who is suffering from some sort of dementia, which requires a great deal of time and patience. Caring for a dementia patient can cause great stress to the family caregiver, particularly as memory loss progresses. This video provides tips for minimizing that stress.

Dr. Susan Vaitekunas, Co-Director of the Anna and Louis Goldfarb Jewish General Hospital in Montreal Canada; addresses the topic of Alzheimers and caring for persons living with the disease.

The James L. West Center combined a team of medical and legal professionals to provide information to families and individuals who suspect Alzheimer’s. From Symptoms and Stages to Care Options and what to look for in Residential Care, families can be informed and provide the appropriate care for their loved one

It happened once again in Minnesota, a Somalian gang of muslim thugs beat a helpless victim on the streets of Minneapolis. This time, it was an 82 yr old man they preyed upon who was suffering form Alzheimer’s. Minnesota is the “somali capital of the US.” Many of the somali thugs are al-shabaab supporters, or have family who’re a part of al shabaab. The man here was a veteran who served his country, and was simply taking a stroll on somali infested streets.

Family members and individuals are provided steps to take when signs of Alzheimers are presented from how to obtain a diagnosis, how to respond, how to choose the right type of care, and what to look for when full care is needed.