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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.
Latest entries
- Caregiver finds a way to love and let go at same time
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- An Alzheimer's caregiver shares her family's story
Sept. 18, 2013
- Emotional memory affects behavior of persons with Alzheimer's
Sept. 4, 2013
- Procedural memory remains robust as dementia develops
Aug. 20, 2013
- Alzheimer's stops where creativity begins
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Oct. 1, 2013
Caregiver finds a way to love and let go at same time
By Angela Lunde
Alzheimer's caregiver marks monumental moment of moving husband to care facility. continue
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Sept. 18, 2013
An Alzheimer's caregiver shares her family's story
By Angela Lunde
For dementia caregivers, the journey is marked by emotional transitions to a new, unpredictable lifestyle. continue
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Sept. 4, 2013
Emotional memory affects behavior of persons with Alzheimer's
By Angela Lunde
A person living with Alzheimer's will experience emotions, but at times may have less ability to regulate them. That's why they're often labeled as irrational. continue
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Aug. 20, 2013
Procedural memory remains robust as dementia develops
By Angela Lunde
Persons living with dementia maintain many abilities including the preservation and often enhancement of creative abilities as well as the capacity to learn. continue
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Aug. 6, 2013
Alzheimer's stops where creativity begins
By Angela Lunde
Art can be more than a pleasant diversion. It also fosters communication and expression for people with dementia. continue
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July 23, 2013
Momentum builds on Alzheimer's drug research, quality of life issues
By Angela Lunde
Research, caregiving experts from around world gather to advance progress in Alzheimer's research and care. continue
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July 9, 2013
Experienced caregivers offer best advice and support
By Angela Lunde
Veteran caregivers are best sources for support and solutions. continue
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June 26, 2013
Caregivers need more, but support services available
By Angela Lunde
National vision, serious focus needed to build support for Alzheimer's caregivers. continue
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June 11, 2013
Plan needs to embrace Alzheimer's quality of life issues
By Angela Lunde
National Alzheimer's Project should embrace dementia quality of life improvement as well as research into finding a cure. continue
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May 29, 2013
HABIT helps people find courage in facing dementia
By Angela Lunde
Mayo Clinic program helps those with dementia and their caregivers overcome fears and connect as human beings. continue
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May 14, 2013
Alzheimer's support group gets lift from humor, sharing
By Angela Lunde
Sharing laughs and stories, Alzheimer's support group bonds by sharing compassion, fun. continue
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May 1, 2013
As caregivers, support each other without judgment
By Angela Lunde
Caregivers can't change or control the course of Alzheimer's, yet they can turn to one another as a source of empathy, understanding and wisdom. continue
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April 16, 2013
Alzheimer's individual living in the moment — in happiness
By Angela Lunde
"Pleasant dementia" isn't a misnomer — some individuals can find peace and joy. continue
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April 3, 2013
Take the time to find gratitude: You'll be happier, healthier
By Angela Lunde
It takes time and effort, but training your brain for more gratitude helps you find more happiness in life. continue
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March 19, 2013
Gratitude is the one pill everyone should be prescribed
By Angela Lunde
Gratitude takes practice, but it helps draw you away from dark thoughts and be thankful for blessings. continue
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March 6, 2013
Teamwork unites caregivers, those with dementia
By Angela Lunde
Meeting of the Minds conference recognizes crucial role of relationships in improving lives for caregivers, those with Alzheimer's. continue
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Feb. 19, 2013
Much work lies ahead to increase research, resources for Alzheimer's caregivers
By Angela Lunde
Rather than despair, Alzheimer's community needs to keep hope and work hard to identify changes to benefit caregiving, those with dementia. continue
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Feb. 5, 2013
Conference highlights those with dementia, caregiving and research
By Angela Lunde
Meeting of the Minds brings together Alzheimer's experts, caregivers and those with the disease. continue
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Jan. 22, 2013
Dear Abby's connection to Mayo Clinic continues
By Angela Lunde
Research center named after Dear Abby, upcoming conference affirm connection of all in Alzheimer's community. continue
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Jan. 8, 2013
Research advances, but real caring is also key in Alzheimer's effort
By Angela Lunde
People need to overcome stigma attached to Alzheimer's in order to advance the cause of caregiving. continue
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Dec. 21, 2012
A sharing caregiver community offers peace, love and hope
By Angela Lunde
The end of a calendar year brings a time to reflect on a community of caregivers sharing their connections — and suffering. continue
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Dec. 11, 2012
Caregivers have a great gift to share with each other — their stories
By Angela Lunde
By sharing their stories, and listening to the stories of others, caregivers give the best gift of all — themselves. continue
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Nov. 27, 2012
A few favorites for caregivers during this season of giving
By Angela Lunde
If you're a caregiver or know someone who's a caregiver, check out these books, gifts, words to live by and more for this season. continue
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Nov. 13, 2012
Caregiver label doesn't define you, but helps recognize what you do
By Angela Lunde
Caregiving label helps build recognition of what you do in Alzheimer's caregiving. You become part of a large group of people with caregiving concerns. continue
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Oct. 30, 2012
Caregivers choosing acceptance, not resentment, build happiness
By Angela Lunde
With mindfulness practice, caregivers can let go of grievances and shift their perception of life. continue
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