cont.“Senior Moment” Segment – June 14, 2023

Published June 11, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont.“Senior Moment” Segment

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DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Lisa Stanford re: 75-270 Hwy., 111, Ste., 204, Indian Wells 92210.
– MISSION STATEMENT that Dementia Help Center is the rescue plan for family caregivers. Fear cripples, but knowledge empowers.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS” FOR NEXT TIME.
1. Do constipation drugs lead to more instances of Dementia? (Yes. People who regularly do use laxatives do have a 51% increased risk of overall Dementia).
2. Does walking offset the chance of getting Dementia? (According to Harvard, people who walked over 9,800 steps a day 51% less likely to develop Dementia.).
3. Is there a Schizophrenia drug in trial to prevent Dementia? (No, but some psychotic drugs are used to treat behavioral issues in folks w/ Dementia.)
4. Has Rosalynn Carter got Dementia?(Yes, she was a leading mental health advocate).
5. Can a vaccination for shingles lower your risk of Dementia? (Yes by 20%, because shingles can neurologically affect your brain.)
6. Can a motion patch cause Dementia? (Yes, the symptoms for someone over 45 can mimic Dementia, consult your doctor.)
– THE ANSWER TO ALL QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE CAN BE FOUND AT THE DEMENTIAL HELP CENTER.
– Become a care-manager, not a care-giver.
– REPORT on their bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS. Open to clients, family, care-givers. Also have a ZOOM meeting. Call for the link. FREE CONSULTATIONS. Indian Wells group meets 1st and 3rd Wed., of each month. La Quinta group meets 2nd and 4th Wed., in Old Town. of each month.
– DISCUSSION of any change in a person’s gait is a strong indication of what is to come.
– (contact info: www.dementiahelpcenter.com and (760) 636-6355).

Lisa

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