Alzheimer’s Association Shares Virtual Programs and Tips for Dementia Caregivers During COVID-19

by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2020 | News and Updates, Programs

The Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH has developed virtual programs to assist people living with dementia and their caregivers during the COVID-19 epidemic. Topics range from “effective communication strategies” to “understanding and responding...

AARP Creates ‘Community Connections’ Site to Help Find or Start Mutual Aid Groups

by James Fuccione | Mar 25, 2020 | News and Updates

AARP has created the Community Connections website to help communities, local organizations, and volunteer groups to stay connected, share ideas, and help those most affected by the Coronavirus. Whether you want to start a group, find a group, or get assistance...

Alzheimer’s Association Shares Latest Data on Prevalence and Cost

by James Fuccione | Mar 11, 2020 | Data and Reports

Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report released by the Alzheimer’s Association®, reveals the burden of Alzheimer’s and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation’s health care system, including the latest...

Guest Blog Post: Memory Cafes Provide a Place for Friends to Stay Connected

by James Fuccione | Feb 26, 2020 | Member Spotlight, News and Updates

One of the many special aspects of memory cafés is that they provide a way for friends to spend time together. Keeping friendships strong nurtures everyone: the person living with dementia, their primary care partner(s), and the friend. Yet dementia robs so many...

Dementia Friendly America Features Webinar on Age-and Dementia Friendly Alignment

by James Fuccione | Feb 19, 2020 | News and Updates

Recently, Dementia Friendly America hosted an hour-long webinar that featured the MA Age-Dementia Friendly Integration Tool Kit. Pam MacLeod from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Patty Sullivan from Dementia Friendly Mass. and the Mass. Councils on Aging...