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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Have you ever seen someone with dementia start singing along with a song and get every word right, even if it's difficult for him to answer a simple question in conversation? I have. There's something special about music and the way it sticks with people. Below I've highlighted some exciting recent research on the benefits of music in dementia, as well as some cold weather safety tips and information on how fractures and infections affect people with dementia. Sing It, Baby! Research Shows Music Improves Cognition in Dementia Recently, two research studies looked at how music affected people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. The aim of these studies was to figure out if music did more than just calm people with dementia- an already established important benefit. One study was published ... Read more How Do Infections Affect People with Dementia? If you have a loved one with dementia, the process of identifying an infection can be more difficult because the person can't always find the words to express a feeling or concern. So, how can you tell if your loved one may have an infection? Read more   Search Related Topics:  signs of delirium  catastrophic reactions  non-drug approaches to behaviors Winter Weather Safety for People with Dementia Winter weather brings the beauty of snow and the challenge of freezing cold temperatures, depending, of course, where you live. But for people with Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia, it also brings several potential safety hazards as well... Read more Search Related Topics:  home safety  door alarms  gps monitoring The Dangers of Hip Fractures in Dementia Hip fractures are unfortunately common in older adults. Osteoporosis often develops as people age and so bones are less likely to remain intact in a fall. Falls are the cause of 95% of hip fractures, and 70% of those hip fractures occur in women. But how do hip fractures affect persons with dementia? Read more   Search Related Topics:  preventing falls  pnuemonia in dementia  medical decisions Related Searches Dementia in Elderly Alzheimer 'S Homes Dementia Care Homes Dementia Caring Dementia Training Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Answers to Your Questions about Nursing Homes How to Know if It's Time for Nursing Home Care How Does Medicaid Coverage for Nursing Homes Work? How to Help a Loved One with Dementia Adjust to a Nursing Home Advertisement