Untangling Dementia: Tam Cummings, PhD Gerontologist

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• LI

  @linda_carol · 2 years ago (edited)

  Both of my parents  have dementia. Thank you for clearing up so many  questions as to why they react to things differently.

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• CA

  @catherinewalton2531 · 6 years ago

  I appreciated this video so much.  My LO was given the general diagnosis of Alzheimer's but this really opened my eyes.  His primary care doctor said oh, he's fine, he knows all his medications.  No kidding, he's been on them for 20 years so he has his long term memory still!  I'm going to be more vocal and insistent now that I'm armed with information.  Thank you so much for sharing.

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  @borocavalier · 7 years ago (edited)

  Thank you.That's the best information and video I have ever heard on Dementia. I am a carer of 9 years for my Dad who has regular alzhiemers.That clarified many things I already knew and many I didn't know.I wish this type of training for carers was available to all new Carers in the early stages although  I'm not sure many would want too hear it.We probably approaching or even in stage 7. One good thing is my dad still eats and drinks well.I'm in the UK. I can't beleive this video only has 16 likes.Maybe because it is nearly 2 hours long.

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  @sandyschneider6792 · 2 years ago

  I was a caregiver of my mom & a nurse.  ( she was also) I got very little help from a Geriatric phys. Or the AlZ assoc. this was helpful. I survived because of my church, common sense and closes friends. Thank you for this video. 3 years our it still haunts me.

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• CA

  @cathyweiss5347 · 3 years ago

  I did not come for the sandwiches. I came and heard a brilliant Phd speak about a disease that has ravaged my marriage and future into a nightmare I could never imagine. And with this landscape out before me - alone and disgusted at the lack of honesty I see on this subject I am overwhelmingly honored  to have stumbled upon Tam Cummings. Now when I come and go I will breathe and think of you. I will NOT let this disease bring me down. God bless you!!

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• KA

  @kaysalyer5839 · 2 years ago

  My sincere thanks for your efforts to help us navigate this mysterious journey that is scary, stressful, heartbreaking, exhausting and sometimes, funny! I will share this extraordinary presentation.

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• BR

  @Brain-Coach · 3 years ago

  Very comprehensive lecture ❤ thank you ..

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• 鄭仁

  @鄭仁魁 · 3 years ago

  This is the best informative film on dementia I have watched.

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• MA

  @marjoriebeckwith8819 · 2 years ago

  This woman is so smart. And very informative.wish I would watched this video when my husband was alive i took care of him 8 years n passed away March 30th 2023

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• BE

  @betsysmith9023 · 3 years ago

  She is brilliant.  I have learned so much from her teaching.

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• LU

  @Lulu-is-raging.86 · 2 years ago

  My Dad was given a Special award back in 1980, because he was considered a Pioneer in Gerontology!  He ran a home for the “aged”  It was late 70’s and I was very young. It was attached to the Hospital where he was one of the Administrators. The little old ladies treated me like I was their Granddaughter. I also got to sit on the lap of the switch board operator and the switch board was one where you had to put the cord in the plug and then unplug it if you know the ones I’m talking about.  Anyway, I Minored in Gerontology all because of my experiences with my Dad, and growing up around all the old lovely ladies! ❤️

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• PC

  @pcdihealth · 8 years ago

  Good information. I am also a Gerontologist and I brand new to the profession.

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