DEMENTIA-TECH VIDEO:
New “Purple Alert” is a free app designed to help communities rescue people from wandering with dementia. Over 60% of people with dementia wander dangerously at some point, lost and on their own. See Purple Alert use the power of community to assist in keeping them safe.
This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.
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This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.
The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.
Peter Berger, Editor
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I didn’t see this app available in the US will it be coming to this country or is their something similar available here?
good morning, I am a Registered nurse and was unable to find this app in Australia, could you please suggest another link or when it will be available in Australia please