REACH VA: Support for Dementia Caregivers Linda Olivia Nichols, PhD Jennifer Martindale-Adams, EdD. Caregiver Support Program and Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Long Term Services and Supports. Get information about dementia research. We fund research into the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. REACH Program Improves Quality of Life for Caregivers and Veterans. Typical issues caregivers face when caring for Veterans with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia include memory problems.
- Kate Humby, community engagement and education co-ordinator for the Alzheimer’s Society of Hamilton and Halton, addressed the approaches the organization is taking during the recent launch of its new program
- The Kaplen Adult Reach Center at JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly will hold its annual Lavish Lunch fundraiser to benefit its dementia program. Wendy Bernowitz of Fort Lee, whose mother is a dementia patient, will be.
Dementia: Symptoms, Causes, Types & Treatments. A Mental Health Condition. Dementia is an umbrella term for conditions involving cognitive impairment, with symptoms that include memory loss, personality changes, and issues with language, communication, and thinking. Dementia is not a normal part of aging - while small short- term memory decreases are an expected part of aging, dementia causes serious impairment and can hugely impact quality of life.