Welcome to Mindful Monday, a series by The ERS Center for Memory Support and Inclusion (CMSI), an outreach ministry of Episcopal Retirement Services (ERS). CMSI Director, Shannon Braun, shares general information about dementia, communication tips, and brain health strategies for anyone impacted by memory loss.
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In this series, Shannon discusses the dementia umbrella—a broad term to describe symptoms resulting from a range of causes. These symptoms include memory loss, depression, difficulty thinking and reasoning, an inability to focus on daily tasks, impulsive behavior, poor judgment, overall confusion, and more.
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Download our newly updated Dementia Guide for general information about dementia, including symptoms, diagnoses, what to expect, communication tips, and brain health strategies, to practical tools for navigating day-to-day challenges, the new and improved Dementia Guide serves as a vital resource for anyone impacted by memory loss.
