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Angela Lunde
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Angela Lunde
Angela Lunde is a dementia education specialist in the education core of Mayo Clinic's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at the Abigail Van Buren Alzheimer's Disease Research Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
Angela Lunde
The transfer of information about dementias, as well as understanding the need for participation in clinical trials, is an essential component of the education core.
Angela is a member of the Alzheimer's Association board of directors and co-chair of the annual Minnesota Dementia Conference. She is a member of the Dementia Behavior Assessment and Response Team (D-BART), a multidisciplinary outreach service assisting professional and family caregivers in understanding and managing difficult behaviors often present in dementia. She facilitates several support groups, including Memory Club, an early-stage education and support series, and more recently, helped to develop and now deliver Healthy Action to Benefit Independence and Thinking (HABIT), a 10-day cognitive rehab and wellness program for people with mild cognitive impairment.
Angela takes a personal interest in understanding the complex changes that take place within relationships and among families when dementia is present. She is particularly interested in providing innovative and accessible ways for people with dementia and their families to receive information and participate in valuable programs that promote well-being.
"Amid a devastating disease, there are tools, therapies, programs and ways to cope, and it is vital that families are connected to these resources," she says.
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May 15, 2012
Life's best lessons often emerge during caregiving role
By Angela Lunde
When mom gets Alzheimer's, it changes a child's role. And often life's greatest lessons can be learned as one grows into the role of caregiver. continue
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May 1, 2012
Use worry time to address concerns, make caregiving easier
By Angela Lunde
Rather than worrying all the time, caregivers should try using a set period for it. Doing so will lessen the burden on you in the routine of caregiving. continue
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April 17, 2012
Negative thinking can take the joy out of life for caregivers
By Angela Lunde
Reduce your stress by controlling perceptions, and you'll enjoy life and caregiving more. continue
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April 3, 2012
Yoga can help caregivers find inner calm
By Angela Lunde
Inner calm creates outer calm and can help Alzheimer's caregivers improve their health. continue
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March 20, 2012
Alzheimer's community gathers to share hope, love
By Angela Lunde
Meeting of the Minds joins researchers, caregivers, spiritual leaders and those with dementia to share experiences, hope for the future. continue
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March 3, 2012
Alzheimer's, dementia and MCI overlap, but have different meanings
By Angela Lunde
The terms "Alzheimer's," "dementia" and "MCI" often are used interchangeably, but cause confusion. The bottom line: Plan for the future. continue
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Feb. 15, 2012
Meeting of the Minds: Alzheimer's caregivers, experts connect
By Angela Lunde
Alzheimer's caregivers can engage with others, hear from leading researchers at premier conference. continue
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Feb. 7, 2012
Alzheimer's research volunteers critical to helping find a cure
By Angela Lunde
Volunteers can help contribute to finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease by volunteering to participate in a clinical trial. continue
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Jan. 24, 2012
Negative thoughts make Alzheimer's caregiving harder
By Angela Lunde
As a caregiver, you can't change the reality of Alzheimer's, but changing how you think about it may make a difference. continue
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Jan. 10, 2012
Get a fresh start every day in lieu of making resolutions
By Angela Lunde
Alzheimer's caregivers might benefit from living more by being than by doing — infusing daily intention into life rather than making resolutions. continue
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Dec. 24, 2011
Dementia caregivers celebrate the imperfect us
By Angela Lunde
Dementia caregiver community shares the synergy of truth, compassion and happiness. continue
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Dec. 13, 2011
Gift for caregivers: Finding a place of contentment this season
By Angela Lunde
Alzheimer's caregivers can find peace in reflecting on the richness of those they care for. continue
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Nov. 29, 2011
Caregiving and the holidays: Live in the present moment
By Angela Lunde
Alzheimer's caregivers can find the gift of living in the present by dwelling less on the past, worrying less about the future. continue
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Nov. 15, 2011
Denial challenges families in Alzheimer's caregiving
By Angela Lunde
Don't let anger among family members overwhelm your efforts to provide caregiving. continue
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Nov. 1, 2011
HABIT helps caregivers begin healing process
By Angela Lunde
Patients, caregivers, therapists work together on Alzheimer's caregiving program. continue
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Oct. 18, 2011
Changing the way you look at things eases caregiver stress
By Angela Lunde
When there are no absolutes, changing the way you approach things can ease constant stress of Alzheimer's caregiving. continue
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Oct. 4, 2011
Alzheimer's and marriage: Comments stir debate
By Angela Lunde
Loss of meaningful connections can create tough choice for some caregivers. continue
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Sept. 20, 2011
Connecting with strangers helps calm caregivers
By Angela Lunde
Human connectedness helps caregivers overcome anger, sadness. continue
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Sept. 7, 2011
Forgive yourself as a caregiver, and relieve anger
By Angela Lunde
Alzheimer's caregivers are entitled to be angry, but what you're doing is usually good enough. continue
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Aug. 23, 2011
Anger: A normal emotion for Alzheimer's caregivers
By Angela Lunde
As Alzheimer's caregivers, you have a right to feel all of your emotions and let them out. continue
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Aug. 9, 2011
Why do some caregivers cope better than others?
By Angela Lunde
Understanding and accepting the progressive nature of Alzheimer's can help ease some of the burden for caregivers. continue
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July 27, 2011
Alzheimer's caregivers can love more by caring less
By Angela Lunde
If Alzheimer's caregivers stop trying so hard, they might find themselves loving more. continue
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July 12, 2011
Caregiver navigates her way to transforming life
By Angela Lunde
Caregivers have an opportunity to transform their loss into new opportunities. continue
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June 28, 2011
Tips for caregivers who need to take a break
By Angela Lunde
Despite the feelings of guilt, Alzheimer's caregivers should get aid to reduce stress. continue
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June 14, 2011
Navigating the stages of Alzheimer's caregiving
By Angela Lunde
Alzheimer's caregivers experience a variety of phases in their journey. continue
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