5 lessons we’ve learned by not segregating memory care residents
The benefits of not offering memory care in a separate, locked unit far outweigh the effort needed — and we’ve learned some lessons along the way.
Alzheimer’s
Several states consider requiring adult changing stations in certain buildings
Legislators in several states are considering requiring adult changing stations to be installed in certain locations to benefit caregivers and older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease, those who have had a stroke, and people of all ages living with disabilities.
Legislators scramble to clarify new dementia training requirements
Legislators in New Hampshire have been scrambling to clarify new minimum training requirements for workers in assisted living and other settings caring for residents with dementia after a bill with the requirements was tucked into the state budget and passed even though it “wasn’t ready for prime time.”
Appropriations bill increases dementia research funding by $350 million to $2.8 billion
The appropriation bill signed into law Friday contains a $350 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the National Institutes of Health. The increase brings total annual NIH funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research to $2.8 billion.
Bill would require first responders to receive dementia training
Two Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require first responders to receive Alzheimer’s disease training.
Bipartisan bill would create Office of Alzheimer’s Disease
An Office of Alzheimer’s Disease would be created in Florida under a bill introduced Monday in the state House of Representatives by Rep. Matt Willhite, a Democrat, and Rep. Scott Plakon, a Republican.
Olive oil may help protect against dementia, study finds
An apple a day might keep the doctor away. But a diet rich in olive oil could prevent cognitive impairment.
‘Better business model’ needed for dementia care, Senate committee hears
A “better business model for the diagnosis and care of persons with Alzheimer’s disease” needs to be created, Jason Karlawish, M.D., said Wednesday at a Senate Finance Committee Subcommittee on Health hearing.
Memory care approach cuts antipsychotic med use in more than 50% of residents: study
A person-centered approach to memory care led to the reduced or discontinued use of off-label antipsychotic medications in more than half of the residents of 53 long-term care communities, including assisted living communities, who participated in a study, the results of which were announced last week.
More news for Thursday, Nov. 14
Dec. 5 is deadline to comment on Labor Department’s proposed fluctuating workweek method of computing overtime … Citing eagerness from states, CMS announces plans to issue guidance on Medicaid block grants … Older adults with Alzheimer’s who take antipsychotics hospitalized more frequently
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