DULUTH — Her feet felt heavy, her hands barely usable. The room seemed dark. If people spoke, it was in mumbles. She knew there were things she needed to do, but somehow, she couldn’t entirely ...

PHOENIX — Rather than the usual heavy gear they wear to combat fires, first responders with the Tempe Fire Department put on a different type of gear on Thursday — which proved to be a challenge. They ...

Apr. 17—Law enforcement and other first responders often come into contact with people suffering from a cognitive impairment. While many times these people are suffering from a mental health issue or ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — This bill, if passed, would require all new first responders to have at least two hours of training on how to identify and interact with individuals who have dementia. "60% of people, ...

JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Region 8 first responders underwent dementia awareness training Wednesday morning. The Center on Aging-Northeast hosted the training, aimed at helping first responders improve ...

To schedule a dementia awareness training, contact Jody Loseth, lead educator for the West Central Dementia Awareness Network, at 320-444-8027 or [email protected]. Four types of curriculum are ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Teresian House is hosting Dementia Live for its staff over the next two days, a hands-on experience to better understand what it’s like to live with dementia. The training ...

The following is from a submission by Maryellen King. Several staff members at Marie Esther Health Care in Marlborough recently participated in “Understanding Dementia in the Real World,” an ...

Erin Cleavenger, The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va. April 17, 2022 at 12:01 AM Apr. 17—Law enforcement and other first responders often come into contact with people suffering from a cognitive ...