The Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA), MassMobility, and the Alzheimer’s Association are pleased to announce a special training session for drivers. The Dementia-Friendly Transportation Training program will offer drivers – from council on aging van drivers to regional transit drivers – all types of tools to recognize and work with people living with dementia. Continue reading
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COVID-19 Testing: Tips for Families with a Loved One Living with Dementia
A tip sheet produced by the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH in collaboration with the Massachusetts Councils on Aging and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs offers families guidance on COVID-19 testing for a loved one living with dementia. Continue reading
Upcoming Virtual Programs For People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers
Organizations and communities in the MHAC network have a range of virtual programs to support people living with dementia and their caregivers during the holiday season. Continue reading
Upcoming Virtual Events for Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative Network: Mass Business Roundtable, Dementia Care Collaborative
The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages those in our network to join the following upcoming events: Continue reading
New England Chapters of Alzheimer’s Association Collaborate on Local COVID-19 Resources, Events
The Alzheimer’s Association New England regional chapters have developed resources to help those with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis. The organizations have also included information on their advocacy efforts, and ways you can get involved in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Continue reading
AARP, WAM Release Report on the Status of Women and Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Brain Health
A new report released by AARP and the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) synthesizes years of data and findings to help explain why women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading
Alzheimer’s Association Shares Virtual Programs and Tips for Dementia Caregivers During COVID-19
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. Continue reading
Alzheimer’s Association Shares Latest Data on Prevalence and Cost
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 Alzheimer’s prevalence, incidence, mortality and costs of care data. Continue reading
Guest Blog Post: Memory Cafes Provide a Place for Friends to Stay Connected
One of the many special aspects of memory cafés is that they provide a way for friends to spend time together. Continue reading
Humans Of Dementia: An Intergenerational Storytelling Contest
The nonprofit organization Hilarity for Charity – with support from AARP, Generations United, Memory Well, and the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) – is announcing a writing contest for high school and college students from across the U.S. and Canada to pen the best profile of someone who is living with or who has passed from Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Continue reading