2015 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, published by the Alzheimer’s Association. A Must Read for Members of the Healthcare Community.
https://www.alz.org/facts/downloads/facts_figures_2015.pdf
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Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog : “Wandering and Elopement Can Have Catastrophic Consequences”
http://blog.levinperconti.com/2015/09/wandering_and_elopement_can_ha.html
Press Release: The NCCDP has added a Grandfather Option for Certified Dementia Practitioners (CDP’s) who have Dementia Certification from a National Organization or University.
This option allows those with dementia certification to be grandfathered in without completing the NCCDP Alzheimer’s disease dementia Care seminar. Contact nccdpcorporate@nccdp.org for information
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Person-Centered Symptoms Tracker. Great Resource to take to Physicians’ Appointments.
http://whencaringtakescourage.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Alzheimers-and-Dementia-Person-Centered-Symptom-Tracker.pdf
Villa Maria Debuts Memory Care Community, The Cottages. The Facility Focuses on Activities-Based Care for Patients with Dementia.
August 30 2015. http://m.newstribune.com/news/2015/aug/30/bizbeat-villa-marie-debuts-memory-care-community/?templates=mobile#.VeN0T4r3bCQ
Attention Healthcare Professionals: Join us for the NCPACP Conference: “Bridging the Gap across the Post- Acute Care Continuum.” 9/30, Cromwell, CT. To register: www.ncpacp.com
“The mission of the NCPACP is to provide a forum for collaborative practice among healthcare professionals across the care continuum that promotes quality care, enhances patient experience, and decreases healthcare costs.” The NCCDP is a…
The Global Impact of Dementia – World Alzheimer Report 2015
“The report makes key recommendations to provide a global framework for action on dementia” http://www.alz.co.uk/research/WorldAlzheimerReport2015.pdf
Leadership Fort Smith Class of 2016 Announced. Congratulations to Melissa Curry, CDP!
Times Record Online Edition 7/24/15 http://swtimes.com/features/leadership-fort-smith-class-2016-announced
Is Your Staff Properly Trained? Don’t Miss this Great Opportunity to Become a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) with the Beacon Institute & the NCCDP, Sept 3.
It’s not too late! Seating is still available. 9/3 Cumberland, MD. Open to members and non-members. Learn more and register: http://www.lifespan-network.org/files/Alziemer%20Care%20CDP%20Certification.pdf
Abnormal Tau Protein Collecting in the Brain Could Be the Primary Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Read about the Mayo Clinic’s findings: http://www.theridgefieldpress.com/45426/new-alzheimers-research/