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“Caregivers discuss heartbreak of Alzheimer’s.” Read these heartfelt accounts from health care personnel.
http://www.cadillacnews.com/news_story/?story_id=1819319&year=2014&issue=20140621
Important News: The CMS is currently developing two distinct focused survey processes to assess dementia care
http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Downloads/Survey-and-Cert-Letter-14-22.pdf
Alzheimer’s cases expected to rise. Check out the facts in this new study: http://news.yahoo.com/healthy-seniors-tested-bid-block-alzheimers-185150582.html
http://news.yahoo.com/healthy-seniors-tested-bid-block-alzheimers-185150582.html
Important: Joint Commission Will Implement New Memory Care Accreditation Requirements for Nursing Care Centers Effective July 1 2014
http://www.jointcommission.org/assets/1/18/Second_Certification_Option_for_Nursing_Care_Centers.pdf
Sex in Assisted Living: Intimacy Without Privacy. What are your thoughts?
http://goo.gl/3343YU
June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The WHO “estimates up to six-percent of the elderly are abused at home, with many cases going unreported.”
http://www.voanews.com/content/elder-abuse-awareness-day-13jun14/1936148.html
Interesting New Science: “Specific gene linked to adult growth of brain cells, learning, memory”
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/06/140609153329.htm
NCCDP: Making a Huge Impact on Memory Care
On-Site Certified Dementia Practitioners at The Lakes at Litchfield Make Huge Impact on Memory Care Retirement Community Focuses on Certifications and Continuing Education for Healthcare Staff As the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and…
NCCDP 2014 Winners
Special Announcement: The NCCDP / ICCDP is proud to announce the 2014 winners selected for of the Year. Laura Sharkey Cardillo of the Avalon at Hillsboro (NJ) and Marjorie Cass of Manor By the Sea…