LONDON (October 25, 2022)—For those living with dementia, nostalgic music can be a powerful way to trigger positive feelings and reconnect with loved ones.
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TROY, Mich. (October 4, 2022)—Of the 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, most remain in their homes throughout the progression of the disease. This option can allow greater comfort, familiarity and quality of life compared to institutional care.
SEATTLE (September 29, 2022)—Rippl, a mental health company focused on caring for seniors with dementia and other neurocognitive conditions, launched with $32 million in seed round funding led by ARCH Venture Partners and General Catalyst. The round also includes investment from GV, F-Prime Capital, and Mass General Brigham Ventures.
During the past decade, a growing body of research has shown that air pollution harms older adults’ brains, contributing to cognitive decline and dementia. What hasn’t been clear is whether improving air quality would benefit brain health.
Two studies published this year by researchers at six universities and the National Institute on Aging provide the first evidence of such benefits in an older population.
AUSTIN, Texas (August 31, 2022)—Sensi.AI, an in-home virtual care agent empowering long-term care providers to overcome some of the biggest challenges in the industry, has partnered with dementia care advocate and expert Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, and founder of Positive Approach to Care, to educate and empower homecare agencies and non-medical professionals in strategically managing cases with early detection of and innovative care for brain change.
NEW YORK (June 30, 2022)—Fireworks and gatherings are staples of the 4th of July holiday, but these can create unique challenges for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering four tips to help families create a dementia-friendly 4th of July.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 31, 2022)—UsAgainstAlzheimer’s recently announced the launch of The Brain Health Academy (BHA), a new series of free online courses designed in partnership with organizations including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the American Heart Association.
Nearly 18 months after getting COVID-19 and spending weeks in the hospital, Terry Bell struggles with hanging up his shirts and pants after doing the laundry.
Lifting his clothes, raising his arms, arranging items in his closet leave Bell short of breath and often trigger severe fatigue. He walks with a cane, only short distances. He’s 50 pounds lighter than when the virus struck.
Redirection is not enough
GILBERT, Ariz. (December 2, 2021)—SYNERGY HomeCare, a growing in-home care franchise, has announced a partnership with Ageless Innovation to offer Joy for All Companion Pets to combat social isolation and cognitive decline among older adults.
PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. (October 4, 2021)—Always An Angel Homecare, a faith-based senior homecare franchise providing nonmedical comprehensive home health care solutions, recently developed and introduced a home-based activity program called “A MOMENT IN TIME: LET’S LEARN, LAUGH, PLAY and PRAY!” to engage participants in fun and meaningful activities.
IRVINE, Calif. & PLANO, Texas (August 19, 2021)—Cerna Homecare, a California and Texas based senior care provider, recently launched a new franchise opportunity in Texas.
AUSTIN, Texas, and WILDWOOD, Fla. (May 25, 2021)—Clairvoyant Networks, Inc., developer of technology for remote monitoring, announced that Sumter County, Florida, sheriff’s office has chosen the company’s Theora Connect cellular wearable as part of its new community program called Dementia Recovery, Education and Management (DREAM).
NEW YORK (March 30, 2021)—To help adults discuss Alzheimer’s disease with young children in an age-appropriate way, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has published “Dancing with Granddad: An Alzheimer’s Story for Children and Their Families” in both English and Spanish. The book can be purchased through AFA’s e-store at shop.alzfdn.org.
CHICAGO (March 25, 2021)—The Alzheimer's Association has launched a new training program with certification exam aimed at educating care professionals in long-term and community-based care settings—including in-home care—on current evidence-based, person-centered practices to care for people living with dementia.
Playing to the strengths of people living With dementia
Arizona & Ohio (January 28, 2021)—Because COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted the brain health of vulnerable populations—aging adults, care partners, and individuals with dementia—Arizona-based Musical Memory Care and Ohio-based Virtual Brain Health Center (VBHC) have teamed up in a free, weeklong and nation-wide, live streaming brain health event during global Brain Awareness Week, March 15-21, 2021.
GARDENA, Calif. — Daisy Conant, 91, thrives off routine.
One of her favorites is reading the newspaper with her morning coffee. But, lately, the news surrounding the coronavirus pandemic has been more agitating than pleasurable. “We’re dropping like flies,” she said one recent morning, throwing her hands up.
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (July 29, 2020)—Ageless Innovation LLC, a global company devoted to reimagining how we positively live and age together through the power of play, announced it will expand upon its award-winning line of Joy for All Companion Pets with a second interactive Companion Pet Pup later this fall.