‘Memory Cafes’ For Dementia Patients

A growing number of communities are creating places for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia -- and their caregivers -- to socialize and share a meal. A growing number of communities are creating places for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia -- and their caregivers -- to socialize and share a meal. Bob DeMarco's insight: What's the Difference Between Alzheimer's and Dementia? In a nutshell, dementia is a symptom, and AD is the cause of the symptom. When someone is told they have dementia, it means that they have significant memory problems as well as other cognitive difficulties, and that these problems are severe enough to get in the way of daily living..... http://www.alzheimersreadingroom.com/2010/06/whats-difference-between-alzheimers-and.html See on hereandnow.wbur.org Thanks to  Sandy Williams Spencer +Bob DeMarco , +Alzheimer's Reading Room   To learn more about Alzheimer's and Dementia visit the Alzheimer's Reading Room
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