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Thomas Mangas was recognized by the Franchise Business Review for his leadership & impact
LOVELAND, Colorado—Thomas Mangas, owner of Centerfire Holdings LLC, the parent company of HomeWell Care Services in Loveland, Colorado, has been recognized as a “Franchise Rockstar” by Franchise Business Review (FBR). Mangas was selected from hundreds of nominations across North America for his leadership, innovation and impact across his eight territories in Northern Colorado.
The company was awarded for its work in the dementia & Parkinson's care field
NEW YORK—Angels on Call Homecare, a health care provider established in the health care landscape, has been honored with a 2025 Global Recognition Award for its approach to dementia and Parkinson's care.
How to properly organize & prepare for the holiday & what types of gatherings work best
Fireworks and gatherings are staples of the July 4th holiday, but these can create unique challenges for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. With Independence Day approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is advising families to follow the F.O.U.R. steps to create a dementia-friendly 4th of July.
The two companies will provide dementia care through the CMS GUIDE Model
DAVIE, Florida—MedBetterHealth announced it has officially partnered with Evo Care Group and its subsidiary Faith Home Health Care to deliver dementia services through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services GUIDE Model.
The company recently received recognition for its flagship item, Jennie the robotic puppy
LOS ANGELES—Tombot, a robotics company, announced the close—and oversubscription—of its $6.1 million Series A funding round.
Tombot’s flagship product, Jennie the robotic puppy, was designed specifically to treat the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and other health issues.
This partnership will operate under CMS’s Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model
TEMPE, Arizona—PocketRN, a provider of virtual nursing care, and SYNERGY HomeCare, a homecare company, announced they will form a national partnership to test the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their family caregivers.
Sweet treat raises money for Alzheimer's
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America provided tips for those traveling for Memorial Day
CHICAGO—With a record-breaking number of Americans projected to travel this Memorial Day weekend—an estimated 45.1 million traveling at least 50 miles from home between May 22 and May 26, according to American Automobile Association (AAA)—the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) provided T.R.I.P. tips to families traveling with a loved one who has dementia.
A guide to understanding UTIs in older adults
The difficulty in navigating nonrecognition in dementia & Alzheimer's patients
It happened more than a decade ago, but the moment remains with her.
Sara Stewart was talking at the dining room table with her mother, Barbara Cole, 86 at the time, in Bar Harbor, Maine. Stewart, then 59, a lawyer, was making one of her extended visits from out of state.
Two or three years earlier, Cole had begun showing troubling signs of dementia, probably from a series of small strokes. “I didn’t want to yank her out of her home,” Stewart said.
Follow the H.E.A.R.T.: five tips to celebrate the holiday with a loved one living with dementia
NEW YORK—Valentine’s Day can present unique challenges to relationships, and loved ones living with dementia may not be able to express themselves or remember things as they did before the onset of the illness. To help caregivers and loved ones affected by dementia, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging families to follow H.E.A.R.T., five tips on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a loved one living with dementia.
The certified dementia care specialist training program intends to focus on cultural sensitivity & inclusive dementia care
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colorado—Homewatch CareGivers, an in-home care services provider, announced the launch of its certified dementia care specialist training program, which aims to emphasize the importance of cultural sensitivity, inclusivity and a person-centered approach to dementia care. Additionally, the program intends to provide caregivers with the essential tools and knowledge for individualized care.
AFA’s new virtual helpline assistant, Allison, aims to answer questions about dementia, brain health & more
NEW YORK—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) announced the launch of a new virtual helpline assistant that aims to assist families who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses.
The accreditation organization’s excellence in dementia care program made expansions into the care areas of assisted living, homecare & hospice care
OLD LYME, Connecticut—Purple Flag for Dementia Care, an accreditation program aiming to improve the quality of dementia care services, announced its excellence in dementia care program is set to expand into three additional care areas: traditional assisted living, homecare and hospice care.
A new era in cognitive rehabilitation
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offered suggestions for those caring for a loved one with dementia
NEW YORK—With Thanksgiving approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) offered suggestions to help those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses ensure their Thanksgiving celebration is comfortable and dementia-friendly.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America released tips & steps family caregivers can take to ensure their loved ones with dementia are safe & comfortable during Halloween this year
NEW YORK—With Halloween approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering five tips for family caregivers to help their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses remain comfortable and safe during the holiday.
Bayada will serve as the Walk to End Alzheimer’s local presenting sponsor for the second consecutive year
PHILADELPHIA—Bayada Home Health Care, a nonprofit home health care provider, will join the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Philadelphia, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, as its local presenting sponsor for the second year in a row. Bayada served as the Philadelphia walk's local presenting sponsor in 2023, in which the organization formed 58 teams that collectively helped raise more than $62,000 in support of the walk.
4.3 million people ages 55+ who have cognitive impairment or dementia live alone in the United States
By Judith Graham
Sociologist Elena Portacolone was taken aback. Many of the older adults in San Francisco she visited at home for a research project were confused when she came to the door. They’d forgotten the appointment or couldn’t remember speaking to her.
It seemed clear they had some type of cognitive impairment. Yet, they were living alone.
The AFA Helpline is available to support families with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related illness preparing for Hurricane Milton
NEW YORK—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) announced its AFA Helpline will remain open and available to provide assistance, answers and support to families in hurricane-affected areas who are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related illnesses.
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine geriatrician will lead the dementia study, focusing on if end-of-life care aligns with patient wishes
OKLAHOMA CITY—Lee Jennings, a geriatrician and associate professor at the University of Oklahoma (OU) College of Medicine, received a $2.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to analyze the end-of-life experiences of about 550 people with dementia and their caregivers. The study aims to discover whether the care they receive aligns with their preferences.