Rise Above Dementia Education & Support, LLC

09/20/2021

03/30/2021

There has been some restructuring around here! At this time, Rise Above Dementia has made the decision to convert to a non-profit/volunteer organization! What has changed? Not much, just that we are a dementia education organization that operates on a volunteer basis. The only thing we ask is to still request an appointment time so we can serve you best!

09/30/2020

The Alzheimer's Association is also hosting a Rural Caregiving Telemedicine Program on 10/22 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm ET virtually. The program is called Dementia Care: How to Receive and Provide Quality Care for Your Loved One with Memory and Thinking Problems.

https://www.alz.org/kyin/helping_you/education_programs ⬅️⬅️Follow the link to register today!✅

Get information and resources for Alzheimer's and other dementias from the Alzheimer's Association.

09/30/2020

If you are in Ky, the Alzheimer's Association will be hosting several community webinars in October. Go to https://www.alz.org/kyin/helping_you/education_programs to register today.
10/01: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's @ 2:00 pm ET.
10/06: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia @ 2:00 pm ET. 10/15: Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related Behavior @ 5:00 pm ET.
10/17: Dementia Conversations: Driving, Dr Visits, Legal & Financial Planning @ 3:00 pm ET.
10/20: Legal and Financial Planning Part 1 @ 12:00 pm ET.
10/22: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia @ 11:00 am ET. 10/27: Legal and Financial Planning Part 2 @ 12:00 pm ET.

Get information and resources for Alzheimer's and other dementias from the Alzheimer's Association.

09/22/2020

According to this article from the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, the prevalence of depression in dementias ranges between 9-68%.

Dementia and depression are mental health problems that are commonly encountered in neuropsychiatric practice in the elderly. Approximately, half of the patients with late-onset depression have cognitive impairment. The prevalence of depression in dementias ...

09/17/2020

Older people without cognitive problems who experience a fall may have undetected neurodegeneration in their brains that puts them at high risk of developing Alzheimer's dementia, according to a new study.

09/17/2020

We have to figure a way to keep our loved ones safe while also meeting their needs for social interaction.

Alzheimer's and dementia have killed 13,200 more people than expected during pandemic. Doctors believe isolation has caused widespread deterioration. From the doorway of nursing home, one man fights to save his wife.

09/17/2020

Diet, exercise, don't smoke or stop smoking, and get plenty of sleep!

Neurosurgery physician uses Healthy Aging Month as a time to start conversation on brain health

09/01/2020

This month, we recognize the over 40 million lives that are directly affected by Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia. At Trilogy, we’re proud to celebrate their stories by honoring their pasts – all while filling their lives with love and support. Click here to learn more: https://www.trilogyhs.com/memory-care