Gerination

Our tender spot is for the memory impaired and people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Welcome to your Gerination!

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Little recap on dementia v. Alzheimer’s disease from Trinity College, Dublin.

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It’s World Alzheimer’s month. Click on the image above and explore tips to give your brain some love.

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Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)

“Today marks the birthday of Arnold Pick, born in 1851, who discovered the brain changes we now know to be frontotemporal dementia. Pick found that some people who had problems with their memory and language also had changes to their brain structure, mainly in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. This is different to changes seen in Alzheimer's disease that are more widespread. Pick also noticed clumps of proteins in the brain in the areas that damage was found. These clumps were named ‘Pick bodies’. This type of dementia makes up around 1 in 20 cases and can affect people in different ways. Some people may have difficulties with writing or speaking or they can experience changes in their behaviour or personality.” (Alzheimer’s Research UK)

Click this link to read/download a guide to FTD from Alzheimer's Research UK.

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The 2019, updated, pocket guide version of the Beers Criteria is “an explicit list of PIMs that are typically best avoided by older adults in most circumstances or under specific situations, such as in certain diseases or conditions.” (American Geriatric Association)

As such, many of these PIMs are relevant to people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dementia, or other neurodegenerative diseases.

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Required reading for anyone interested or involved in authentic, person-centered care. Paramount to this concept is personhood: according the person with dementia (PWD) agency, maintaining their dignity and respect, and prioritizing their psychological and physiological wellbeing. 

The teal cover book, Dementia Reconsidered, Revisited is a more recent version of Tom Kitwood’s original.

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Helpful introductory resource for people with dementia (PWD), family, friends, caregivers, etc. explaining the role genes play in dementia. This booklet can be accessed via the link above and downloaded in .pdf format. 

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Types of dementia - Alzheimer's Research UK

Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms, such as memory loss and confusion. Find information about the most common types of dementia here

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Late Afternoon by Louise Bagnall

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Oh my heart. If I could stop it, I would…

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Meetup: Delirium v. Dementia

We're delighted to announce our first speaker event on 2/9/17 in Manhattan!

Mary Fischer, PT, DPT, Geriatric Clinical Specialist, will explain the relationship between cognitive impairment and delirium. Mary was Co-Organizer of a recent Conference on Delirium at NYU Langone Medical Center.  

Delirium is an overlooked condition that can have profound short- and long-term consequences if left untreated. In addition, the links between dementia, depression, and delirium can be confusing and need to differentiated.

Our goal is to increase awareness and the importance of the role of caregivers and family members in keeping vulnerable loved ones safe - particularly when hospitalized.

Join our Meetup if you’d like to find out more or attend this event on Thursday, February 9, 2017 in Manhattan.

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Insight: the last of five pocket films shared by David Shenk.

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Insight: the fourth of five pocket films shared by David Shenk.

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Insight: the third of five pocket films shared by David Shenk.

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Insight: the second of five pocket films shared by David Shenk.

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Insight: the first of five pocket films shared by David Shenk.

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About Us

Dear friend of PWD,

We are Anni, Mary, and Ana - a close-knit trio who share the experience of loving and working with people with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease (PWD). Indeed, we dedicate our efforts at Gerination to my mother, Elizabeth—the little girl in our locket logo.

Our humble aim is to help others coping with the day-to-day complexities of this disease. We advocate for the dignity, respect, and agency of those affected—especially the vulnerable, differently-abled, or marginalized. We embrace kindness as a core value and hope to enhance the lives of PWD, loved ones, and caregivers by:

• sharing stories, info, and resources • learning from guest speakers* • exploring new technologies • developing tools or products

We know you’re out there and how it feels to fare alone.

Let’s unite, interact, and make meaningful change.

Anni

*If you’re in the New York (US) area, please check out our Meetup.

We are a safe and inclusive space and promote diversity of every kind.