Topic: Dementia

First Baptist Church to host Alzheimer’s Association “Brain Health A to Z” Health Expo August 17th, 2013

June 17, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The Mid South Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be putting on a health expo “Brain Health A to Z” Saturday, August 17th at First Baptist Church. This health expo will be open from 9:00am until 1:00pm.

“Brain Health A to Z” is for the community to learn more about brain health and Alzheimer’s disease/dementia. Some may have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, a family history of Alzheimer’s or may just be interested in brain health.  Attendees may come and go as they wish.

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Renaissance Center hosts Free Health and Wellness Fair

March 1, 2013 |

Presented by Renaissance Center and Lipscomb University School of Nursing

Dickson, TN – The Renaissance Center is excited to present the First Annual Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, March 9th, 10:00am-4:00pm. The event is free and includes health screenings, consultations and education provided by the Lipscomb University School of Nursing.

Starting the day off is renowned eye surgeon Dr. Ming Wang with a “Vision Care” seminar in the Performance Hall at 10:30am. Dr. Wang will also be available for questions after the talk.

The Renaissance Center lobby

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Tennessee Department of Health to provide Special Training for Nursing Home Staff Members

December 4, 2012 |

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health Office of Health Care Facilities is providing special training for every certified nursing home in Tennessee.

TDH has received grant approval from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to expend more than $370,000 in federal civil monetary penalty funds collected from deficient nursing homes, and will use these funds to provide the training.

This is the largest single CMP grant application approved by CMS Region 4 to date this year. «Read the rest of this article»

American Heart Association reports regular physical activity reduces risk of dementia in older people

November 2, 2012 |

Thirty minutes of physical activity three times a week had a significant impact on brain health.

Dallas, TX – Regular physical activity may help older people reduce their chances of getting dementia.

In a new study published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke, older, non-disabled people who regularly engaged in physical activity reduced their risk of vascular-related dementia by 40 percent and cognitive impairment of any etiology by 60 percent.

The protective effect of regular physical activity remained regardless of age, education, changes in the brain’s white matter and even previous history of stroke or diabetes, researchers said. «Read the rest of this article»

An evening with Pat Summitt

By Hank Bonecutter | October 27, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Friends and family gathered at the Charles Hand farm to welcome home one of their own last night.  Pat Summitt, the winningest basketball coach in the history of the game, came home.

This time, it wasn’t to generate support for her basketball team, or her university, it was to support “Sis.” You see, Pat Summitt is in the fight of her life, and where better to draw strength and encouragement than from friends and family.

After all, when it’s all said and done, family is all you’ve got. «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee Titans to honor Legendary Coach Pat Summitt as 12th Titan Sunday at LP Field

September 5, 2012 |

“Code Blue” Returns with Friday Pep Rally Downtown and Unique Card Stunt Prior to Kickoff

Nashville, TN – Legendary Tennessee basketball coach Pat Summitt will be honored as the 12th Titan in a special ceremony prior to kickoff of the Tennessee Titans home opener against the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 9th.

In addition, Titans owner K.S.”Bud” Adams, Jr. will donate $25,000 to the Pat Summitt Foundation in an effort to raise awareness and help find a cure to Alzheimer’s disease. «Read the rest of this article»

American Heart Association says Consuming flavanol-rich cocoa may enhance brain function

August 24, 2012 |

Consuming cocoa flavanols as a part of a calorie-controlled and nutritionally-balanced diet could improve brain function.

Dallas, TX – Eating cocoa flavanols daily may improve mild cognitive impairment, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.

Each year, more than six percent of people aged 70 years or older develop mild cognitive impairment, a condition involving memory loss that can progress to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. «Read the rest of this article»

Alzheimer’s Association “Brain Health A to Z” Health Expo at First Baptist Church August 25th

August 20, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – On Saturday August 25th, 2012 the Mid South Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be putting on a health expo “Brain Health A to Z” at First Baptist Church. Open admission between 9:00am and 1:00pm.

Alzheimer’s A-Z is for families who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, a family history of Alzheimer’s or anyone interested in brain health. This day will offer attendees everything they need to know about Alzheimer’s disease and brain health under one roof.

This event is sponsored by Oasis In Home Care and Walking Horse Assisted Living. Deadline to register is Wednesday August 22nd. Please call 1.800.272.3900 to register or email tiffany.cloud-mann@alz.org .

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First Baptist Church to host Alzheimer’s Association “Brain Health A to Z” Health Expo August 25th

July 16, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – On Saturday August 25th, 2012 the Mid South Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be putting on a health expo “Brain Health A to Z” at First Baptist Church. Open admission between 9:00am and 1:00pm.

Alzheimer’s A-Z is for families who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, a family history of Alzheimer’s or anyone interested in brain health. This day will offer attendees everything they need to know about Alzheimer’s disease and brain health under one roof.

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Elder Care & Elder Rage: Know the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

July 14, 2009 |

For eleven years I pleaded with my elderly father to allow a caregiver to help him with my ailing mother, but after 55 years of loving each other he adamantly insisted on taking care of her himself. Every caregiver I hired to help him sighed in exasperation, “Jacqueline, I just can’t work with your father—his temper is impossible to handle. I don’t think he’ll accept help until he’s on his knees himself.”

My father had always been 90% great, but boy that temper was a doozy. He’d never turned it on me before, but then again I’d never gone against his wishes either. When my mother nearly died from an infection caused by his inability to continue to care for her, I flew from southern California to San Francisco to try to save her life—having no idea that in the process it would nearly cost me my own. «Read the rest of this article»

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