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Congressional support is growing for increased federal funding for dementia research, as evidenced by two recent letters to House appropriations subcommittee leadership.

As the nation’s population of older adults increases the demand for senior living and other forms of long-term care, states are stepping up to provide solutions and resources to address some hot topic...

Through the evolution of the assisted living model, the needs of residents have become more challenging, staffing shortages have worsened, regulations have become more complex, financing and accessibility...

First responders in Virginia now will be required to undergo training to improve their professional interactions with people living with dementia, as well as their caregivers.

Social isolation and loneliness gained attention during the COVID-19 pandemic and with a US Surgeon General’s advisory released last year, leading to new programs and ways to address the public health...

Recognizing the need to coordinate and integrate services for older adults and people with disabilities, Tennessee has created a new Department of Aging and Disability to provide more strategic planning...

Older adults living with dementia, and their families, often face “catastrophic” out-of-pocket payments for assisted living and other types of long-term care, necessitating alternative financing and...

Mental health visits for assisted living residents living with dementia dropped as the pandemic set in, a new study finds.

2 federal bills look to boost worker pipeline … Alzheimer’s Association to give Sen. Debbie Stabenow Lifetime Achievement Award … Revel Communities celebrates 5th anniversary with GPTW certification;...

Epoch Senior Living achieves Purple Flag dementia accreditation at 9 communities … COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased loss to follow-up among people with newly diagnosed dementia receiving anti-dementia...