by James Fuccione | Apr 26, 2023 | News and Updates
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) funds dementia programs in states and communities across the nation through the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Programs Initiative (ADPI). While each program reflects the community in which it is based, one characteristic many...
by James Fuccione | Apr 5, 2023 | News and Updates
Take part in a free 2 ½ hour Zoom training to become a Dementia Friends Champion! This training will give you the knowledge and materials you need to lead your own Dementia Friends information session for your family, friends, coworkers or others in your community....
by James Fuccione | Mar 29, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
During calendar year 2022, the Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All Other Dementias continued its work to implement the recommendations presented in the Massachusetts State Plan on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, April 2021 (state plan). This...
by James Fuccione | Mar 29, 2023 | News and Updates
Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly have an opportunity to connect local public safety personnel to free training and education from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH. The goal of this training is to educate Fire and EMS personnel on...
by James Fuccione | Mar 22, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
A recent report from the Milken Institute covers the challenges that the US health-care system is facing as it prepares to meet the growing demand for care among individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). It suggests that implementing...