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Preparing before a disaster occurs
06 Feb 23

How to Prepare Before a Disaster Occurs

A disaster or emergency that can directly affect your daily life can happen at any time, sometimes without warning. Thankfully, there are things you can do to be prepared, respond safely and help speed your recovery. These tips from the Red Cross can help you know what to do before,…
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06 Feb 23

Ways to Prevent Wandering

One of the biggest concerns of caregivers who help people with cognitive problems is how to prevent wandering. Wandering is a risk associated with many conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and dementia (which can result from Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, head injuries, and Parkinson’s disease).
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06 Feb 23

Alzheimer’s & Public Health Emergencies

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and is a progressive disease that begins with mild memory loss and possibly the loss of the ability to carry a conversation and respond to the environment. It involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, reasoning, and language.
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30 Jan 23

Wandering

Alzheimer’s disease causes people to lose their ability to recognize familiar places and faces. It’s common for a person living with dementia to wander or become lost or confused about their location, and it can happen at any stage
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30 Jan 23

Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults

How to Prepare Before a Disaster Occurs Gather the information that will help you prepare for disasters and emergencies:  Get Informed Identify Likely Disasters: Know the types of disasters that could happen in your community. Learn about Community Response Plans: Find out about local plans for emergency alerts, evacuation and shelter…
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