Upcoming Virtual Events for Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative Network: Mass Business Roundtable, Dementia Care Collaborative

by James Fuccione | Jun 10, 2020 | News and Updates

The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages those in our network to join the following upcoming events: Mass Business Roundtable: “Caring for the Caregiver: Addressing Caregiver Challenges Associated with Alzheimer’s & Dementia during COVID-19” You and...

New England Chapters of Alzheimer’s Association Collaborate on Local COVID-19 Resources, Events

by James Fuccione | Jun 3, 2020 | News and Updates

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...

AARP, WAM Release Report on the Status of Women and Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Brain Health

by James Fuccione | May 27, 2020 | Data and Reports

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. Two-thirds of the 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease...

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...

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...