Seniors Home Zone
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Know the Signs - Dementia or Normal Aging
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How do you know if memory changes are part of normal aging, or early signs of dementia?
In this episode of Seniors Home Zone, Rebecca Finegan is joined by Tori Anderson, CDP, CADDCT, Dementia Care Specialist Program Manager with the South Carolina Department on Aging, to talk about the warning signs families often miss, what to do next, and where to find support.
This conversation is for adult children, caregivers, and families who want clear guidance, practical next steps, and resources that help them feel less overwhelmed and more confident moving forward.
Resources:
Train Your Brain website physician fFlorida https://retainyourbrain.com/#!/
SC Dept Aging Toolkit https://aging.sc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/DementiaCareSpecialist/Dementia%20Toolkit%202025.pdf
Lancet Commission https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01296-0/abstract
7 stages – Global Deterioration Scale - https://geriatrictoolkit.missouri.edu/cog/Global-Deterioration-Scale.pdf
14 modifiable risk factors (see Lancet Commission link)
Alzheiumer's Tool called Trial Match https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research-and-progress/clinical-trials/trialmatch
Link to Dementia 101 and 201 (getcaresc.com?) 800-868-9095 - https://www.getcaresc.com/dementiatrainings I have also attached a flyer, in case that is helpful.
Link to connect with the Dementia Care Specialist that serves your region: https://aging.sc.gov/form/dementia_support
Here is a link to a 3-minute video about Alzheimer’s disease that many find helpful -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq_Er-tqPsA
The Alzheimer’s Association has a toll free, 24/7 helpline staffed with trained agents who can help answer questions and navigate a challenging situation in the moment. 1 (800) 272-3900
Tori Anderson, (803) 545-4277 toanderson@aging.sc.gov
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