“Krupa was nominated by students and peers for her work, including one-day training sessions, that have helped fill a gap in education for professionals dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s and other work through activity professionals…
Get in at the discounted rate of $2300 if you register by 5/31. The fee is $2500 if you register between 6/1-7/24. Deadline for registration is July 24. http://www.ihca.org/Convention-Session-Descriptions/
“A Life Reflection Story does require some reflection. It happens when we take time to be introspective, to review our life journey so far, to ponder our life lessons, and to think about what is…
“60 Minutes this weekend will air a decade-in-the-making video by New York University Langone Medical Center Professor Jon LaPook documenting the long-term effects of Alzheimer’s disease on a woman and her husband-caregiver.” http://www.infoinc.com/Argentum/042018.html#991551
“The research emphasized that earlier intervention is necessary to prevent the disease and addressing air pollution may play a key role.” http://www.newsweek.com/air-pollution-alzheimers-disease-children-891868
The kit offers “current, evidence-based information and resources to facilitate conversations with older people about brain health as we age. Designed for use at senior centers and in other community settings, materials are written in…
“Adrianne DeVivo, a Willimantic resident, began with Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging in November. As a dementia specialist, she provides assessments (in person, over the phone and in home) to establish connections for older…
“My passion for culture change became deeply buried under the weight of the ever-increasing mandates and regulations required by the federal government to operate a long-term care community.” https://www.mcknights.com/guest-columns/why-i-chose-to-leave-the-nursing-home-profession-a-fed-up-executives-story/article/756974/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MLT_DailyUpdate_20180409&DCMP=EMC-MLT_DailyUpdate_20180409&hmSubId=&hmEmail=&email_hash=0C4435FC28C2516E73C4B1A7F31DA6E7&spMailingID=19340061&spUserID=MjI4NzYxMjU3MzI1S0&spJobID=1240469625&spReportId=MTI0MDQ2OTYyNQS2
“National Healthcare Decisions Day exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning.” Check out the NHDD’s themes for this year’s commemoration: https://www.nhdd.org/#welcome
