NCBAC Alzheimer Caregiver Guide approved for Florida direct-care workers
Feb 22, 2016
The state of Florida now recognizes the National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care’s Alzheimer Caregiver Guide to meet the four-hour training requirement for direct care workers in assisted...
Study: Dementia incidence may be declining
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 10, 2016
Despite concern about a potential increase of cases of dementia in an aging population over the next few decades, a new study suggests that the rate of new cases of dementia actually may be decreasing.
Wisconsin: Dementia bills pass committees
Feb 07, 2016
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering 10 bills designed to aid those with dementia, although senior living groups oppose one of the measures.
Brookdale raises $2 million for Alzheimer’s disease
Feb 04, 2016
Brookdale Senior Living, through its employees, residents, family members and business partners, raised more than $2 million for Alzheimer’s disease care, support and research in 2015, according...
Where dementia is most prevalent
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 03, 2016
A new tool from the federal government provides county- and state-level prevalence data for Alzheimer’s/dementia and 15 other chronic conditions.
Gupta, Halperin to receive Proxmire Award
Feb 01, 2016
LeadingAge and Integrace will honor Sanjay Gupta, M.D., and Alexander “Sandy” Halperin, D.D.S., with the 2016 Sen. William Proxmire Award at the third Great Minds Gala.
9 senators request more funds for Alzheimer’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 31, 2016
In a bipartisan letter, nine senators have asked President Barack Obama to request additional funding for Alzheimer’s disease research in his budget for fiscal year 2017.
Northbridge goes Hollywood with Paul Sorvino and Martin Landau film
By
Gerry Gallin
Jan 25, 2016
When “The Last Poker Game” hits the silver screen this fall, a senior living community will be one of the stars. Here’s an inside look — with photos — at production of the film, which...
Filming “The Last Poker Game” at Avita of Newburyport
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 25, 2016
“The Last Poker Game,” starring Martin Landau and Paul Sorvino, was filmed at Avita of Newburyport, Newburyport, MA, in November and December 2015. It is scheduled to open in fall 2016.
Study: Exercise reduces need for ADL assistance in those with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 20, 2016
Regular exercise improves balance for people with some types of dementia and reduces their need for assistance with activities of daily living, according to newly published research.