Final Week to Apply: Brodsky Innovation Grant
$25,000 Award at Stake; Deadline May 15
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Each year, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) awards its Brodsky Innovation Grant in recognition of a novel service or program that improves the lives of people with Alzheimer's disease and their families.
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2013 Award Winner CJE Senior Life's "Art in the Moment" iPad app.
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The $25,000 grant, which is awarded through a competitive application process, considers the originality of the program or service, as well as the need for such a program and its ability to be replicated by other dementia care providers. Applicants must be nonprofit member organizations of AFA. The application deadline is fast approaching.
Submissions must be received or postmarked by May 15.
The Brodsky Innovation Grant is named in honor of Bert E. Brodsky, AFA's founding chairman, and his wife, Muriel, for their generous commitment to AFA and the cause. For additional information or to apply, click here.
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Washington Update
Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services
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 The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services recently held its quarterly meeting with the theme "White House Conference on Aging (WHCoA) and Dementia." Council members heard presentations on how dementia impacts the four main WHCoA themes: elder justice, healthy aging, long term services and supports, and retirement security. Click here for presentations, slides and meeting video.
The Advisory Council also stated that the 2015 update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease is expected to be released this month. To date, of the 121 activities outlined in the plan 50 have been completed; 56 are ongoing; and 15 are not completed.
In addition, the meeting included a briefing on the Institute of Medicine's (IoM's) report, "Cognitive Aging: Progress in Understanding and Opportunities for Action." Ultimately, the report calls for a societal commitment to cognitive aging as a public health issue that requires prompt action across many sectors - health care providers, individuals and families, community groups, financial organizations and more.
The next Advisory Council meeting is scheduled for July 27, in Washington.
GAO Releases Report on Prevalence of Advance Directives
The General Accountability Office (GAO) released a report, Advance Directives: Information on Federal Oversight, Provider Implementation, and Prevalence.The report reveals that while many adults have advance directives, estimated prevalence of those directives varies by provider type and demographics.
In compiling the report, the surveys the GAO reviewed found that individuals who were older, white, female, or who had higher education or incomes were more likely to have advance directives in place than others.
For more information, click here.
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News to Use
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Family Caregivers: Attend AFA's Concepts in Care Conference
There is still time to register for AFA's Concepts in Care Conference, which takes place May 15, at the Hilton Hotel Midtown in New York City. This free, educational conference includes sessions specifically-tailored to family caregivers and the challenges they face. Topics include preventing caregiver burnout and paying for long-term care. Click here to register, or call 866-232-8484 for additional information.
Apply for AFA Family Respite Care Grant
 June 1 is the deadline to apply for AFA's Family Respite Care Grant. The program, which is open to AFA's nonprofit member organizations, awards monies to organizations so that they may provide scholarships for clients to attend adult day programs, access the services of a home health aide, or participate in other activities that provide family caregivers a much-needed break from their caregiving duties. For additional information or to apply, click here.
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Did You Know?
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Each month, AFA offers a free, educational teleconference for family and professional caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
Care Connection takes place the second Thursday of the month, from 1-2 p.m. ET, and features a variety of guest experts and topics.
The next one is scheduled for May 14, and will feature Taryn Patterson, a doctoral candidate in lifespan developmental psychology, North Carolina State University and public policy research associate at LeadingAge, in Washington, DC, will discuss how caregivers can cope with living in the sandwich generation.
To join, call toll-free 877-594-8353 and use Guest ID#: 46692951#.
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Join Us
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Support for Families Transitioning a Loved One to a Nursing Home
AFA will soon kick off a new, telephone-based support group for family members of people recently transitioned to a skilled nursing facility.
The group, led by one of AFA's licensed social workers, will help family caregivers navigate the emotions (e.g., sadness, confusion, guilt) associated with the transition and learn how to be better advocates for their loved ones.
For more information or to register, please e-mail Heather Saposnick or call 866-232-8484.
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Need a Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift?
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This Mother's Day, why not treat mom to a gift that also gives back? Angela & Roi, a socially conscious handbag brand, will donate money to AFA for every purple bag sold.
The brand is also offering a special discount to AFA's community. From now through May 10, 2015, get 10 percent off by entering the coupon code MothersDayAFA at checkout.
Click here for additional details.
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