Hā Kūpuna, along with many community partners, proudly presents this short animated film of our storybook on dementia. This story is about a young girl, Pōmai. and her grandfather, Papa, who is exhibiting memory loss characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease. Pōmai’s family and the broader community come together to care for Papa and support each other. Learn about the many things young people can do to support loved ones living with dementia.
Resource Type: Education
GLP-1 Agonists and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Comprehensive Review of the Evidence
There is emerging research on GLP-1 agonists, a class of drugs primarily used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss (e.g., Ozempic, Wegovy), that are being investigated for their potential to lower the risk and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. “Large-scale studies of patient data have shown that individuals with type 2 diabetes taking GLP-1 agonists have a significantly lower incidence of Alzheimer’s disease compared to those on other diabetes medications. GLP-1 agonists are not currently approved by the FDA for the prevention or treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Their use for this purpose is still experimental.”
Mahalo to Elliot Tindell and students for sharing this resource!
Health Matters Program for People with Developmental Disabilities
Evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs for individuals living with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Health Matters also has educational resources about exercise and nutrition.
Behavioral Disorders in Dementia: Appropriate Nondrug Interventions and Antipsychotic Use
FEATURE FILMS FOR THOUGHTFUL DISCUSSION: LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Feature films about Alzheimer’s disease can be shown in classes – in short segments or, if there is time, for a longer duration – to promote thoughtful discussion and critique. The following organizations have listed their picks for films related to living with Alzheimer’s disease. Teachers may also consider assigning the films as an at-home viewing assignment with a critical review completed by the student.
Questions to be addressed might include: How accurately and convincingly did the film present ADRD and its impact on the person living with ADRD and the family system? Were the signs and symptoms of the relevant disease clearly portrayed? What lessons would the viewer of the film be reasonably expected to have learned by the end of the film?
Center on Aging, UH Manoa
Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society
Catholic Charities Hawaii Circle of Care for Dementia
University of Hawaii Center on Aging, Hawaii Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (HADI)
Alzheimer’s Association, Hawaii Chapter
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