October 2019

Read the Latest in Aging and Alzheimer’s News from NIA

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Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research happening at the National Institute on Aging at NIH. NIH-funded translational research centers to speed, diversify Alzheimer’s drug discovery— NIA has launched two new research centers designed to diversify and reinvigorate the Alzheimer’s disease drug development pipeline. Hairpins, beta sheets and fuzzy coats: Tau […]

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IDOA Dementia Care Specialist Training Dates Announced

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Trainer Contact Information Phyllis Roate  Illinois Department on Aging One Natural Resources Way Springfield, IL  62703 phyllis.roate@illinois.gov or (217) 785-5291        Training Description The goal of this training is to provide non-clinical aging network staff with the knowledge and resources to more effectively assist persons with dementia and their caregivers.  The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA)

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End-of-life Care for People with Dementia

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As people with dementia reach the end of life, caregivers may face special challenges. Because people with advanced dementia can no longer communicate clearly, they cannot share their concerns. Palliative care or hospice can be helpful in many ways to families of people with dementia. At the end of life, sensory connections—targeting someone’s senses, like hearing, touch,

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Glencoe Community Featured in the Chicago Tribune

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“Glencoe Library Offers Kits to Entertain, Stimulate Dementia Patients” Hello all! Check out this article that was in the Chicago Tribune Excerpt: “The Glencoe Public Library, in partnership with Family Service of Glencoe, now offers for checkout Adult Memory Kits, which are designed to engage people with dementia in stimulating and creative activities and to

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Winners Announced for Dementia Care Coordination Challenge

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An estimated 5.6 million Americans age 65 or older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and thousands more live with related disorders such as frontotemporal, vascular, Lewy body, and other dementias. Because the care of people with these diseases is complex and can involve multiple care settings, care providers, and interventions, new technologies offer the potential

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Geroscience: the Intersection of Aging and Chronic Disease

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As we grow older, we are more likely to be diagnosed with one or more chronic ailments. These ailments include life-threatening diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, as well as debilitating conditions like arthritis, fatigue, and frailty. These ailments can rob us of our quality of life. The question is: How does the

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