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Dementia Dimensions

eNewsletter for At Home Caregivers
  
 
 
 

Men's Health Impact on Dementia 
June is Men's Health Month. Are men at higher risk of developing dementia than women? The relationship between biological sex and dementia is not cut and dry. It is a topic currently being studied by scientists. Read about some of the current research on the topic and be aware of the risks. 
 

 

 

A Book to Recommend for Children
 

As a caregiver of a loved one with dementia, you may be asked by family members of those with young children, to provide guidance on how best to explain the changes happening to a grandparent, aunt or uncle, or family friend. This is a good one!
 
 
 
 

All Caregivers Need Respite

 

Understand that the stress that even the best caregivers feel from time-to-time can lead to caregiver burnout and become a serious issue. Remember, respite care is a necessity. If you know a caregiver in need or if you are struggling to justify accessing support yourself, this article can help you. 
 
 
 

Have a question? Ask Mimi
If you are caring for a person living with dementia at home, Mondays with Mimi is where you can have your questions answered. In her 20 years at St. John’s, Mimi DeVinney (our Dementia/Quality of Life Specialist) has heard dozens of questions about caring for people living with dementia. Go to the Ask Mimi page of St. John’s Online Dementia Resource Center every Monday, to see Mimi’s answers to submitted questions.
 
 
 
 
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