Austin Peay State University alumna’s books help children understand difficult topics
August 10, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Children’s mental health is underserved. That’s part of the reason why Kacy Chambers, an Austin Peay State University (APSU) alumna of Interdisciplinary Studies K-8, wrote two self-help books and two journals during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
Austin Peay State University alumna Kacy Chambers. (APSU)
APSU now offering degree in communication sciences and disorders
November 19, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The first time Isha Cheaye saw a speech-language pathologist working with a child, she knew that’s what she wanted to do with her life.
“To an outsider it looks like play, but it’s benefiting the child in such a positive way,” the Austin Peay State University (APSU) student said. “You don’t realize until you have the skills and the lessons and resources that this has an amazing impact on the child’s life.”
Isha Cheaye works with Caden at Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Frazier Allen: Dealing with Dementia
December 17, 2016
Clarksville, TN – “I saw the bravest man in the world playing the hardest role of his life,” Robin Williams’ widow wrote in October of her husband’s dementia and the months leading up to his death in 2014. When his anxiety, personality changes and memory problems began three years ago, a “foundation of friendship and love was our armor,” Susan Schneider Williams said.
Her story likely strikes a chord among those caring for a loved one with dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that more than 15 million Americans currently are.
Dealing with Dementia
Frazier Allen: Creating the Financial Plan for Those with Dementia
June 13, 2016
Clarksville, TN – These five topics cover distinct financial-management issues and caregiving plans. Ideally, you will have these conversations with your loved one and that person’s financial advisor in the mild decline stage of Alzheimer’s, or even before the diagnosis.
If the disease has progressed beyond this period, you—or the designated power of attorney—may need to have these discussions solely with the advisor. It is important for you and the advisor to understand the source and destination of your loved one’s finances so you can help when the individual may no longer be able to communicate his or her wishes.
Alzheimer’s disease
Frazier Allen: Caring for Your Loved One – The Three Stages of Decline
June 12, 2016
Clarksville, TN – If you suspect a loved one is experiencing cognitive decline, it’s critical to discuss financial, legal and caregiving plans immediately.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that includes three basic stages: mild, moderate, and severe.
Denial is one serious challenge families often face with Alzheimer’s. Due to the progressive nature of the disease, people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia have a limited window in which they will be able to articulate their wishes for future care, living arrangements, finances, and legal matters.
For this reason, it’s important for families to discuss their concerns and work through this denial phase in the mild stage of cognitive decline.
Start the conversation – Talk with your loved one about financial, legal, and caregiving plans. The earlier planning begins, the more involved your loved one will be in the process.
Frazier Allen: 10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
June 11, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is vital to helping protect the financial future of those affected and their families.
Research shows declining financial skills are among the first symptoms to appear in people with Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia. More than 5 million Americans — including 1 in 9 people over age 65 — are living with Alzheimer’s and someone in the U.S. develops the disease every 67 seconds (source: The Alzheimer’s Association®).
Alzheimer’s disease
Frazier Allen: 10 Symptoms of Caregiver Stress
June 10, 2016
Clarksville, TN – It’s important to be aware of caregiver burnout. You cannot provide effective care if you neglect your own physical and mental well-being.
Caring for a loved one with dementia can take a physical and emotional toll. As demands grow, caregivers often report feelings of sadness, stress, guilt, anger, isolation, and depression. The Alzheimer’s Association® has prepared a list of ten signs of caregiver stress. A strained caregiver is unlikely to provide quality care to a friend or loved one with dementia.
Caring for a loved one can take it’s toll on the Caregiver.
Potential cognitive decline from hearing loss could be avoided
January 14, 2014
Clarksville, TN – People who choose to seek treatment for hearing loss will be happy to know that they have also reduced their risk of serious cognitive disease. According to recent research by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, depending upon the severity, people with hearing loss may face a 36% increase in the risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases.
Dr. Emi Lejeune conducts a hearing evaluation on a young patient (Bill Larason Clarksville Online)
Alzheimer’s Association “Brain Health A to Z” Health Expo to be held at First Baptist Church August 17th, 2013
August 8, 2013
Clarksville, TN – “Brain Health A to Z” health expo will be held Saturday, August 17th at First Baptist Church. This health expo is presented by the Mid South Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The expo will be open from 9:00am until 1:00pm.
“Brain Health A to Z” is for the community to learn more about brain health and Alzheimer’s disease/dementia. Some may have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, a family history of Alzheimer’s or may just be interested in brain health. Attendees may come and go as they wish.
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First Baptist Church to host Alzheimer’s Association “Brain Health A to Z” Health Expo August 17th, 2013
June 17, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Mid South Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be putting on a health expo “Brain Health A to Z” Saturday, August 17th at First Baptist Church. This health expo will be open from 9:00am until 1:00pm.
“Brain Health A to Z” is for the community to learn more about brain health and Alzheimer’s disease/dementia. Some may have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, a family history of Alzheimer’s or may just be interested in brain health. Attendees may come and go as they wish.
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