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...

Upcoming Healthy Aging Webinars and Virtual Meetings

by Stephen Suplita | May 7, 2020 | News and Updates

Please see the following webinars and virtual meetings to support age- and dementia friendly communities. Metropolitan Area Planning Council/Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization – Essential Trips: A COVID-19 Response Discussion for Local Transit Providers...

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...

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...