National Research Summit on Dementia Care
September 21, 2017 National Research Summit on Dementia Care: Building Evidence for Services and Supports The National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers is a two-day meeting sponsored by the…
Fall Prevention event and Volunteer Fair
Fall Prevention event and Volunteer Fair same day/time, same location September 28, 2017 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Physicians Conference Center 3300 Gallows Rd Falls Church, VA 22042 Fall Prevention Event – Healthy living is about…
ACL Releases New Briefing on Educating Adults about Chronic Disease Self-Management
Chronic conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes, and heart, lung, or brain diseases, are a part of most Americans’ lives. People with chronic conditions, as well as their caregivers, live with and adapt to the presence of these diseases. While…
Globalhealthnow.org Partnership with John Hopkins University Alzheimer’s Article
From Global Health Now website: A study of Colombia’s largest family with inherited early-onset Alzheimer’s may lead to important advances in prevention. Supported by the NIH, the first-of-its-kind study will test the drug crenezumab on family members who are high…
Partnership to Reduce Antisphchotic Medication in Nursing Homes
The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes is committed to improving the quality of care for individuals with dementia living in nursing homes. The National Partnership has a mission to deliver health care that is person-centered, comprehensive…
Webinar: Providing Safe and Effective Nutrition for People with Dementia (copied)
May 16th Webinar: Providing Safe and Effective Nutrition for People with Dementia As we age, our nutritional needs change, and concerns arise around safety and feeding abilities. This presentation will identify the unique concerns and needs of people with…
A social entrepreneur by Pat Williams
There’s a Name for You By Pat Williams, (Chesapeake Member) Are you the kind of person who feels injustice deeply and simply HAS to do something about it? Do you lead the way to solve a burning community problem? If…
From NIH-Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources you can use!
Register for March 1 Webinar on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources You Can Use Webinar Series: Alzheimer’s & Related Dementias Webinar Series for Professionals Get up to speed on the latest in Alzheimer’s and dementia. Learn what you need to know…
How To Make the Best Alzheimer’s Treatment Decision
From health after 50 Alerts…. How To Make the Best Alzheimer’s Treatment Decisions Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease From Dr. Peter V. Rabins, acclaimed author and…
