Posts Tagged ‘Dementia’
Every Step Counts: Rhode Island’s Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Herb Weiss
Photo: Alzheimer’s Assoc. by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues “With new treatments emerging in the fight again Alzheimer’s and all other dementias, now is the time for hope. Now is the time for action,†says the Alzheimer’s Association, which organizes the world’s largest fundraiser to combat the disease. Earlier this year, the Alzheimer’s…
Read MoreDementia. Tips from Aldersbridge for a good holiday. Mindful decorating, daytime events, etc.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter, over 22,000 individuals over the age of 65 live in Rhode Island with some form of dementia. Recognizing that the holidays can be stressful and overwhelming for family members caring at home for older adults living with a cognitive diagnosis, The Loft at Linn, Aldersbridge Communities’ newest…
Read MoreBipartisan efforts strengthens the Dementia public health infrastructure – Herb Weiss
Bipartisan Efforts Strengthens the Dementia Public Health Infrastructure By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues In the waning days of the Biden administration, Congress has moved one step closer to assisting states to continue to effectively implement dementia interventions. Following passage of H. R. 7218 on Sept. 17th, by voice vote on Nov. 21st,…
Read MoreRise in RI nursing home deficiencies calls for immediate action – Senior Agenda Coalition of RI
Immediate Jeopardy in Nursing Homes is Rising – We Have Tools to Use Now The Senior Agenda Coalition of RI (SACRI) expressed alarm over the dramatic increase in nursing homes being cited for Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) which went from 11 such citations in 2022 to 29 as of this October. Immediate Jeopardy means a situation…
Read MoreRhode Island’s 5-year plan to support persons with Alzheimer’s, related disorders – Herb Weiss
article looks at rhode island’s new 5 year Alzheimer’s plan
Read MoreA close look on “Facts and Figures” about Alzheimer’s – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues For over five years, Janet Bryant, 65, has been a caregiver for her 67-year-old husband, Paul, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Their daughter, Alison, and husband Ryan, living in the condo above her parents, step in to assist with caregiver duties when needed. “It’s often a long…
Read MoreUnpaid Caregiving valued at $600 Billion says AARP – Herb Weiss
AARP report on unpaid caregiving cost by Herb Weiss
Read MoreRI CareLink recruiting participants for innovative Alzheimers program – Herb Weiss
Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative Program Grant Now Recruiting Rhode Island Participants By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last January, CareLink, a nonprofit network of post-acute and community-based providers, received a grant from the Administration for Community Living, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. After the required planning period, and…
Read MoreMemory Care Workshop for public and professionals – “Things you can (should) do”
The RI Assisted Living Association will present “Possibilities & Prevention in Dementia Care: Things You Can (Should) Do”, a workshop addressing memory care for both the professional and general public audience on Tuesday, November 16th from 5 to 8pm at the Radisson Airport Hotel on Post Road in Warwick. Leading experts in Alzheimer’s Disease and…
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