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A mystery neighbor’s holiday card made the Christmas brighter for this grandmother suffering from depression and dementia
An elderly woman from Durham, England, suffering from dementia and depression had a daily routine of sitting by the window in her home and waving at passersby. This week, she was overwhelmed with happiness on receiving a greeting card from a mystery neighbor identified only by her first name. “To the lady who waves and smiles, with Christmas wishes,” read the card. “It’s nice to see you smile and wave when I...
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US malls are opening early so that kids with autism can enjoy their Santa time in a calm environment
As Christmas is approaching, malls across the US are getting heavily crowded with families and children wanting to meet Santa. While the holiday season is all about spreading love and cheer, the loud sounds and bright lights can get a bit overwhelming for kids with autism. That’s why two organizations have teamed up to create a soothing environment for visiting Santa. The nonprofit Autism Speaks and Cherry...
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Teen releases an app for free that makes caring for dementia patients easy, he created it for his grandmother initially
Logan Wells, a high school student from Lexington, Massachusetts, knows from personal experience how difficult it can be to care for loved ones with dementia. He was 15 when his grandmother was diagnosed with the disease. Seeing his parents and other family members struggle to work as a team to care for his grandmother, he came up with the idea for CareZare, an app which allows caregivers to easily work together...
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