Dementia training for first responders required by new Virginia law
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2024
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.
Ohio task force recommends new dementia training requirements
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 09, 2018
Memory care communities in Ohio would face new employee training requirements, and “respite care” would get a new definition, if a task force’s recommendations become law.
Great Minds Gala to honor actress, chef
Mar 09, 2018
Actress Marcia Gay Harden and chef Madison Cowan will be among those honored March 19 by LeadingAge and Integrace at the Great Minds Gala. Two additional awards also will be bestowed.
Alzheimer’s plan calls for assisted living review
Sep 23, 2015
The state of Washington should undertake a review of Medicaid rates for specialized dementia care in assisted living communities, recommends the state’s Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease...
Home gaining on LTC as final residence for those with Alzheimer’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 25, 2017
The majority of people with Alzheimer’s disease die in long-term care facilities, although the percentage is decreasing, whereas the number of people with the disease who die at home is increasing,...
Your favorite columns of 2017
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 26, 2017
An examination of analytics reveals which business challenges were top topics of interest for McKnight’s Senior Living website visitors, newsletter readers and social media followers and friends...
Senators pledge to fight proposed NIH budget cuts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 29, 2017
Cutting the National Institutes of Health budget by $5.8 billion as proposed by President Donald Trump would be a setback to dementia research and “is the last thing we should do,” Sen. Susan...
Law requiring dementia training for healthcare professionals is unprecedented, Alzheimer’s Association...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2018
Healthcare professionals who treat adults in Massachusetts will be required to undergo training related to Alzheimer’s disease under a new law signed Thursday by Gov. Charlie Baker.
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.
Glen Campbell remembered; documentary to air Wednesday
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2017
Wednesday, HLN will broadcast an encore presentation of “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me,” the network announced hours after Campbell’s death on Tuesday. The documentary has a special...