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Harvard researchers have found that a hospital stay is related to a faster rate of mental decline and a heightened risk of dying or entering a nursing home for those who already have Alzheimer’s disease.
Strategies for ensuring residents with memory loss enjoy self-esteem and quality of life, through the most effective care interventions
The World Health Organization has released data on the current state of dementia care worldwide and the prevalence of the disease, both currently and in the future. Among other findings, researchers predict the number of people with dementia worldwide to
Leading neuroscientist on how distractions limit our capacity to multitask as we age and what to do about it.
Tell the National Alzheimer’s Task Force the importance of assisted living in the lives of those with Alzheimer’s disease and emphasize that assisted living must be a part of the national plan to fight Alzheimer’s. Submit Your Comments Before March 30
A new report measures the cost of Alzheimer’s: on the person with the disease, on caregivers, and on the economy. The report also highlights the prevalence of Alzheimer’s and projects that the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease will grow exponentia
The nation is gearing up for an impending “silver tsunami,” and part of that includes making sure senior housing communities are prepared to care for a growing number of seniors with memory impairments.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Serves (HHS) has released its first draft plan outlining its intended actions against Alzheimer’s disease. Due to ALFA’s advocacy efforts in response to the initial framework, the draft plan includes references to a
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) recently released Draft Framework for the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease notably omitted assisted living from all but one of its strategies and recommendations. ALFA’s newly submitted com
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released an initial framework for a national plan addressing Alzheimer’s disease. The framework tackles the problem from different angles and is open for comment through February 8, 2012.
A new German study found that those with dementia who engaged in a therapy that included mental, physical, and spiritual activities postponed a decline in cognitive abilities without the use of any pharmacological intervention.
Serenades by Sonata, a Best of the Best winning program developed by Sonata Senior Living, aims to give memory care residents increased choice and control while protecting their safety.
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