Laura Wayman

Dementia Care Educator/Consultant - The Dementia Whisperer

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The COVID-19 pandemic rises to the level of a public health threat that could justify restrictions on certain rights

The COVID-19 pandemic rises to the level of…

April 20, 2020

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Number of people living with dementia more than doubled over the last quarter century

Number of people living with dementia more…

January 2, 2019

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New study shows coffee can help prevent dementia-causing protein buildup

New study shows coffee can help prevent…

December 18, 2018

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Measuring dementia outcomes and goals must be guided by understanding the individual

Measuring dementia outcomes and goals must…

October 30, 2018

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The top 6 training options for dementia caregivers

The top 6 training options for dementia…

October 16, 2018

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New study says nearly 14 million people will suffer from dementia by 2060

New study says nearly 14 million people will…

October 3, 2018

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New Danish study establishes 10-year absolute risk estimates for dementia

New Danish study establishes 10-year…

September 18, 2018

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Facilities literally reshaping their approach to dementia care

Facilities literally reshaping their…

September 6, 2018

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Study says 10 minutes of social interaction per day is improving the lives of people with dementia

Study says 10 minutes of social interaction…

August 22, 2018

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Bill Gates focuses effort on affordable Alzheimer's test

Bill Gates focuses effort on affordable…

August 7, 2018

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Study says those who suffer from sleep apnea could be at risk for dementia

Study says those who suffer from sleep apnea…

July 19, 2018

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AARP makes $60 million donation to dementia research effort

AARP makes $60 million donation to dementia…

July 3, 2018

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Patients with high blood pressure are at risk for dementia

Patients with high blood pressure are at…

June 29, 2018

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The use of anticholinergic drugs could have long-term cognitive effects

The use of anticholinergic drugs could have…

June 4, 2018

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Anxiety may be linked to dementia

Anxiety may be linked to dementia

May 22, 2018

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A Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

A Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of…

May 10, 2018

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60 Minutes gives detailed look into how dementia can impact family caregivers

60 Minutes gives detailed look into how…

April 30, 2018

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Drinking wine may help prevent dementia, study finds

Drinking wine may help prevent dementia…

April 26, 2018

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Innovative adult day care uses reminiscence therapy to take dementia patients back in time

Innovative adult day care uses reminiscence…

April 20, 2018

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Loss of smell linked to early dementia risk

Loss of smell linked to early dementia risk

April 18, 2018

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