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Happy Pumpkin Day

It was 2001, the first year we were together for Halloween at the ranch, one of our care partners helped Mother wrap assorted candy that [...]

Susan Troyer2020-10-10T09:28:26-05:00October 4th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|0 Comments

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“ElectroConvulsive Therapy” (ECT) for people living with dementia – Where’s our humanity?

“I believe dementia is the greatest shame of modern medicine; not because there have been no significant advances in treatment, but because - from restraints, [...]

Susan Troyer2021-10-30T23:07:49-05:00September 29th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Dementia Beyond Disease - Enhancing Well-Being, Dementia Beyond Drugs: Changing the Culture of Care, dementia-care, Dr. Al Power-MD, Geriatric-psychiatric care|0 Comments

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Important Full Series Replay This Weekend – starting now!

Dr. David Perlmutter, MD, is hosting a FREE online event this weekend which offers cutting edge information and which is not to be missed! Dr. [...]

Susan Troyer2020-10-10T23:51:11-05:00September 25th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: #1 NYT bestselling author, Alzheimers - The Science of Prevention, Board-certified neurologist, Dr. David Perlmutter, How to Protect Your Brain During a Pandemic, MD, physician and teacher|0 Comments

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Commemorating “Dementia Awareness Month 2020” – Language guidelines for conveying respect

Being conscious | Words matter The words we choose and the language we use in talking about dementia matter in the lives of individuals living [...]

Susan Troyer2020-09-11T23:41:26-05:00September 11th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: “Person-Centred Language Guidelines" - 2017, Alzheimer Society of Canada, pervasive stigma and discrimination known to people living with dementia and their caregivers, Words and language, Words matter|Comments Off

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Don’t count on a pill to save you. Learn why current Alzheimer’s meds do not work.

We live in a pill-popping culture which turns to medicine for a pill to cure every ill. In Episode #2 of this groundbreaking series, we [...]

Susan Troyer2020-09-11T12:37:16-05:00September 10th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Alzheimers - The Science of Prevention, current medications do not work, How Alzheimers is diagnosed, How Alzheimers progresses over time, pill-popping culture, Signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, Untangling Alzheimer’s - What’s Going Wrong|Comments Off

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[Ebook] Your Brain During A Pandemic

Your brain is the most valuable tool you have when it comes to navigating a pandemic. Why?... Because it takes a healthy brain to make [...]

Susan Troyer2020-08-29T23:50:32-05:00August 29th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: #1 NYT bestselling author, 20+ leading experts in brain health, Alzheimers - The Science of Prevention, benefits of exploring nature, better mental health, brain-healthy foods, Caregiver, clearer thinking, Dr. David Perlmutter MD, healthy brain to make the best decisions, highly-respected board-certified neurologist, parents diagnosed with dementia, tips for better sleep|Comments Off

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A personal invitation: “Alzheimer’s – The Science of Prevention”

Currently, about 5.8 million people have Alzheimer's disease in the U.S., and two-thirds of these are women. Though these numbers are staggering and continue to [...]

Susan Troyer2020-08-27T14:57:48-05:00August 24th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Alzheimers - The Science of Prevention, Alzheimers caregivers, Brain health, Dementia caregivers, Dr. David Perlmutter, Improve brain function at any age, Protect your brain, Register here, September 9-20|Comments Off

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EXHAUSTED! Series starts tonight – 8:00 Central

Finally, tonight’s the night. NYT best-selling author and doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Pedram Shojai, teamed up with natural healing expert and renowned filmmaker, Nick [...]

Susan Troyer2020-08-18T11:51:18-05:00August 18th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Dr. Pedram Shojai - The Urban Monk, Exhausted!, free screening event, Nick Polizzi - Award-Winning Film Producer|Comments Off

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Low blood pressure could be a culprit in dementia, studies suggest

Low diastolic pressure can arise as a result of medication use, heart failure or other health complications. But, in most people, it is simply a [...]