by James Fuccione | Apr 19, 2023 | News and Updates
Following FDA regulatory action, CDC has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and allow more flexibility for people at higher risk who want the option of added protection from additional COVID-19 vaccine doses. CDC’s Advisory Committee on...
by James Fuccione | Apr 5, 2023 | Conferences, News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to pass along the following events, which may be of interest to stakeholders advancing inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Caregiver Webinar Series: How to Talk to Your Loved One About Wishes for...
by James Fuccione | Mar 15, 2023 | Data and Reports
The unpaid work provided by family caregivers is valued at an estimated $600 billion, according to the latest report in AARP’s Valuing the Invaluable series. This is a $130 billion increase in unpaid contributions from family caregivers since the last report was...
by James Fuccione | Mar 8, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Dementia Action Alliance recently released a comprehensive resource called “Pathways to Wellbeing with Dementia: A Manual of Help, Hope and Inspiration,” which offers essential information about living well with dementia by people living with dementia,...
by James Fuccione | Mar 8, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Greater availability of communication between family caregivers and direct care professionals in residential care settings was associated with fewer depressive symptoms and lower negative affect in residents, according to a new research brief published by the...
