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Alzheimer’s Association Launches Comprehensive Toolkit Following Medicare Decision To Cover Care Planning For People With Cognitive Impairment
WASHINGTON–Today, the Alzheimer’s Association announced the launch of the Cognitive Impairment Care Planning Toolkit for care providers. This comprehensive resource provides critical information and best practices for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to better provide necessary care planning for…
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The Trace Hosts Its Annual Senior Mardi Gras Celebration
COVINGTON, LA–The Trace will host its Annual Senior Mardi Gras celebration on Friday, February 10th starting at 10:00 A.M. The event will include a crowning of a king and queen as well as a parade featuring the Franklinton high school…
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MEDICC Review Paper Highlights Lessons From The Cuban Arm Of A Major International Dementia Study
An article published in the latest issue of MEDICC Review shares lessons learned from the Cuban arm of an international cohort study of dementia in 11 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The Dementia Research Group’s 10/66 study uses…
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AARP Launches Campaign To Protect Medicare
HARRISBURG, PA–AARP today launched a comprehensive campaign to protect Medicare in the face of proposals by some in Congress that would hurt hardworking Pennsylvanians who have paid into the program their entire working lives. Congressional proposals to change Medicare into…
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AARP Launches Medicare Campaign In Lead Up To President’s Address To Congress
WASHINGTON–AARP today launched a comprehensive campaign to protect Medicare in the face of proposals by some in Congress that would hurt hardworking Americans who have paid in to the program, their entire lives. Television and digital ads feature President Trump…
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New Movement To Legalize Perceived Age
ESCONDIDO, CA– Barbara Morris, publisher of the Put Old on Hold Journal and author of the soon to be released book, The New Put Old on Hold, has announced an effort to legalize perceived age for men and women who…
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Genervon Releases ALS, PD and AD Disease-Associated Gene Lists Modulated By GM6 And Encourages Researchers To Explore New Discoveries Beyond Single Target Drug Development Paradigm
PASADENA, CA–Genervon Biopharmaceuticals LLC (“Genervon”) has published a confidential list of genes associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD 46-59 genes, 2 to 1.5 folds, link: https://f1000research.com/posters/6-28) today during the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. Mr. Winston Ko has also…
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Long-Term Care Leader ACSIA Partners Will Help ‘Kill The Wicked Witch Of Alzheimer’s
SEATTLE–For the second year in a row, ACSIA Partners, a national long-term care insurance agency based in Kirkland, Wash., will join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. As part of its three-day annual conference, the company will host a fundraiser on…
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Ontario Long Term Care Association Calls For Federal Government To Make Seniors’ Care A Priority
TORONTO–Last year, more than 100,000 Ontarians relied on services provided by long-term care homes, the majority requiring care for complex conditions such as dementia. The needs of seniors will continue to rise and it is imperative that our system is…
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AARP Ohio: Commends Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger For New Committee On Aging & Long-Term Care
COLUMBUS, OH–As the 132nd General Session for Ohio convened, Speaker of the House Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) announced the formation of a new standing committee on Aging & Long-Term Care to focus on the strategies and solutions that can support Ohioans…