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Next meeting is June 15, 2000 - Our leader, Maxine Lanway (266-9899) will introduce Vivian Banish who will talk to us about
Vivian Banish is a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor with a B.A. from Tufts University and an M.A. from the University of Santa Clara. She is also a Lecturer in Art Therapy Psychology and a Clinical Specialist at Stanford University Hospital as well as a full-time member of the faculty at the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, California.
Stanford University Alzheimer's Research Center - An active leader in Alzheimer's disease research and diagnosis for 15 years.
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May 19, 2000 - NBC News had a segment about a technique called Validation Therapy. Using it, the caregiver finds whatever the patient easily recalls as the most enjoyable experiences of their life and allows them to relive it as often as they want. The traditional approach was to leave patients alone with their thoughts and correct them if they still thought it was World War II. Now, every effort is made to find that slice of their past that is now their present, and actually meet them there in that "reality", where they stand at that moment. They often go back to their happiest times; starting a new job, getting married, having children. The result: Less agitation, less confusion, less fear. By reassuring patients about the few memories they have left, Validation Therapy helps some of them from progressing farther. It often stops depression when they are encouraged to reminisce. Validation Therapy is gaining nationwide acceptance. It's thought to be the best way of helping the current 4 million sufferers. |
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Alzheimer's Association Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter offering information, support, advocacy and research serving people with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, their caregivers and families, health care and public safety professionals, educators, community service groups, and public policy makers.
Alzheimer's Association, a national voluntary health organization, provides information and services to people with Alzheimer's, caregivers, researchers, physicians, and health care professionals.
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) is a service of the National Institute on Aging, which is one of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Alzheimer's Family Relief Program (AFRP) has awarded grants totaling more than $1.5 million to patients and caregivers in 49 states since 1988.
ElderCare Online is the beacon for people caring for aging loved ones. Whether you are caring for a spouse, parent, relative or neighbor, we are committed to providing an online community where supportive peers and professionals help you improve the quality of life for yourself and your elder.
Information and Referrals Inc., 1245 South Winchester Blvd., Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95128. You'll have to call them at 408-345-4532 until their website is up and running.
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