| Date: | November 17, 2017 |
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| Time: | 1:00 p.m. |
| Event: | Alzheimer's Simulator: Walking in My Mom's Footsteps (click here for a link to a preview) |
| Topic: | Alzheimer's |
| Sponsor: | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR |
| Venue: | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR |
| Location: | Donald C. Reynolds Institute on Aging Hot Springs, Arkansas |
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR has developed an opportunity for others to get a sense of what a person experiences with dementia, including Alzheimer’s. They created a simulator that utilizes goggles, shoe inserts, noise, and gloves. In my opinion, no simulator can mimic the fear, anger, and anxiety of the disease; but I believe it gives great insights.
I have the opportunity to experience the simulator on Friday, November 17, 2017. Attached is a link to the feature story aired by KTHV-11 (CBS affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas) about the simulator. I’ll post my personal experience in a few days.
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