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Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH

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ChatGPT for Family Caregivers: A Game-Changer or a Gimmick?

January 9, 2024 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

ChatGPT is one of many AI tools that has broken into the market. Like similar tools, it allows you to type messages to an AI that then responds based on a large amount of data. There’s enormous potential in this tool for caregivers, as it may help caregivers to quickly find information and insights in […]

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How Facilities Can Promote the Best Outcomes for Seniors with Dementia

January 5, 2024 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Person-centered dementia care, validation, and other approaches are powerful tools for effective dementia care, even among agitated seniors.

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How Caregivers Can Protect Seniors from Dementia Medication Abuse

December 29, 2023 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Medication abuse is an issue in a surprising number of facilities. Families need to take steps to protect their loved ones.

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The Intersection of Dementia and Spirituality at End of Life

December 22, 2023 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

The connection between dementia and spirituality has the ability to make your loved one’s final passage easier – providing peace to you also.

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Our Explorer-Swift High-Performance 4-Wheel Mobility Scooter Review

December 20, 2023 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Being able to get around is crucial for everyone, including seniors, yet mobility often decreases with age. Many seniors find that they can’t move around as they once did. Getting up, walking, and standing for any length of time becomes increasingly difficult, which can them less willing to leave the house and engage in their […]

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The Silent Crisis of Benzodiazepines, Antipsychotics and Dementia Care

December 14, 2023 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Even with my decades of experience in elder care and gerontology, navigating dementia care for my father was nothing short of overwhelming for my family. Nevertheless, despite all the challenges, my dad spent all but one month of his 18 years with Alzheimer’s, cared for by my mother at home. Sadly, his last month was […]

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