Duke Dementia Family Support Program

September is National Falls Prevention Awareness Month! This month's newsletter opens with articles & helpful links on preventing falls for those living with dementia. Be sure to check out our upcoming Caregiver Connections webinars too. Happy reading!

Duke Dementia Family Support Program September E-News Living with dementia greatly increases a person's risk of falling, creating serious challenges for both individuals and families. Cognitive changes – such as impaired judgment, confusion, and difficulty with depth perception – can turn a familiar home into an environment filled with potential ha...

Summer heat can be dangerous for persons living with dementia. This month’s newsletter features tips for caregivers to get through the dog days of summer. Happy reading and stay cool!

Duke Dementia Family Support Program July E-News With unusually high temperatures in North Carolina this summer, people living with dementia face extra risk. They may not notice dehydration or heat stroke, and extreme heat can worsen behavioral symptoms like wandering.