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Ms. Ayush Chandra and Ms. Sradha Madan Ray under the guidance of DEMCARES, SCARF India write about the leading causes for falls in persons with dementia and how caregivers can prevent these falls. 

According to WHO risk of falls in old age increases due to several factors such as changes in physical function, sensory input, and cognition. For a patient with cognitive impairment the risk is doubled and can lead to more complications (Scala G & Kraemer, 2009).

People with moderate stage dementia can continue to perform their regular daily activities with a little bit of support. Social worker Mangala Joglekar, who runs several programs for the dementia community and has set-up the Memory Clinic in Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune, shares 5 examples of coping strategies for better living. And Advice for Caregivers.

Elly Park, Assistant Clinical Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta talks about the findings from a multi-site study into dementia and use of digital storytelling with memories

I was sitting on the sofa across from Christine in her home. She offered me a cup of coffee. Each time I visited, she sat in the same spot — the place where she felt most comfortable and safe. She had shared stories from the past and decided to talk about the birth of her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.