Alzheimer's Foundation and Rite Aid Team for Nationwide Memory Screening Event
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Collaboration Builds on AFA's National Memory Screening Day
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA)and Rite Aid collaborated on June 4 to offer free, confidential memory screenings at all Rite Aid stores, as part of the chain's monthly wellness65+ Wednesday event for seniors.
Pharmacists at all Rite Aid stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia administered the paper screenings. The wellness65+ event is designed to help seniors better enjoy their everyday life by proactively managing their health.
"Rite Aid provided an invaluable service by offering memory screenings in convenient neighborhood locations," said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA's chief executive officer. "Its participation sends the message that it's OK for people to talk about memory concerns and to be proactive about brain health."
The collaboration is part of AFA's new initiative, Community Memory Screening and Awareness-Raising Education (AFA C.A.R.E.S.). AFA C.A.R.E.S. builds on AFA's successful National Memory Screening Day by expanding the availability of free, confidential memory screenings from one designated date to various times throughout the year at community sites across the country.
Find an AFA C.A.R.E.S. Screening Site
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Dementia Care Model Wins Government Innovation Grant
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Grant Will Fund 'Care Ecosystem'
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) Innovation Center has awarded a $10 million grant to Regents of the University of California San Francisco as part of round two of its Health Care Innovation Awards. Regents will use the funding to implement Care Ecosystem, a model that emphasizes continuous and personalized dementia care, and aims to improve satisfaction with care, prevent emergency-related health care costs, and enable individuals to remain in the home longer. The primary point of contact for individuals and families will be a Care Team Navigator (CTN) with 24/7 availability. An innovative "dashboard" with both CTN and patient portals will drive efficient and personalized communication between the CTN, care team, and the person with dementia and family.
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Alzheimer's and the Latino Family
The Latino Alzheimer's & Memory Disorders Alliance and the Illinois Department on Aging are hosting a free educational conference for older adults and family caregivers on June 27, from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Sinai Community Institute in Chicago, Ill. Attendees will learn about best practices in caregiving and memory loss. They will also have an opportunity to take a free, confidential memory screening, as part of AFA's Community Memory Screenings and Awareness-Raising Education initiative. For more information, call 708-395-5472 or e-mail.
Care Connection: Finding Joy, Purpose and Fulfillment as a Dementia Caregiver
The next session of Care Connection, AFA's monthly free caregiver teleconference, on June 12 from 1-2 p.m. EDT, will feature Laura Wayman, author of "A Loving Approach to Dementia Care." Wayman will share strategies to help caregivers find happiness and value in their caregiving experiences. To join, call toll-free: 877-594-8353 and use guest identification number:46692951#.
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High Blood Pressure in Middle Age May Affect Memory Later in Life
A study of more than 4,000 older adults free of dementia found that a person's history of high blood pressure may impact brain structure, memory and thinking. Those who currently have high blood pressure but no history of the condition in middle age and those with low blood pressure and a history of high blood pressure are at increased risk for brain shrinking and cognition problems. Read more.
Lifestyle and Health Factors Impact Memory in Young Adults
According to a new study, the relationship between modifiable lifestyle and health factors and risk of subjective memory impairment (SMI) occurs in a broad range of ages. After interviewing 18,000 people aged 18-99, researchers found that depression, lack of exercise, high blood pressure, and lower levels of education were significantly linked to SMI across all age groups. Frequency of memory issues increased with age and number of risk factors. Gary W. Small, M.D., a member of AFA's Medical and Scientific Advisory Board, was senior author of the study. Read more.
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Fundraiser Spotlight
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Your Presence Is Our Gift
You may be aware that summer is peak wedding season, but did you know many couples are opting to make charitable donations on their guests' behalf in lieu of wedding favors? Or, how about requesting that guests make a donation to a favorite charity instead of giving a gift? These are just a couple of ways that couples can kick off the next phase of their lives on a giving note. Click here for more information on wedding contributions and other fundraising ideas. | |
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Member Spotlight
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Grace Healthcare
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Grace Healthcare, a network of 42 skilled nursing, assisted living and rehabilitation facilities, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tenn., recently joined the AFA family. Grace Healthcare facilities are located in 10 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Grace's overarching philosophy is rooted in the golden rule - "to treat everyone from residents to family members to employees the way in which they want to be treated."
In addition to providing its clients access to AFA's resources and services Grace Healthcare is planning fundraising efforts in support of AFA.
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Upcoming Events
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5 Boroughs Concepts in Care
September 12, New York City
AFA's third "5 Boroughs Concepts in Care" conference will be held at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in New York City.
This free, educational conference offers separate tracks of study for family caregivers, healthcare professionals and individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Free respite care will be available on-site.
The conference also features memory screenings, an exhibit hall, and a display of the AFA Quilt to Remember. For information about sponsorships or exhibiting, contact Josie DiChiara at 866-232-8484 x112.
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