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Some US airports strive to make flying more inclusive for those with dementia
For those of us who have travelled with a person with dementia know, it can be perilous. This is a great step forward....
Care access and utilization among medicare beneficiaries living with Parkinson’s disease
A recent report in Nature Partner Journals highlights: An estimated 90% of people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in the US are covered by Medicare health insurance. How these beneficiaries use and engage the health care system is important to understand in the...
Understanding Caregiver Burnout
Caregivers face emotional, mental and physical exhaustion. Offering them practical assistance can be of great help. This article provides practical and helpful advice. https://www.nextavenue.org/understanding-caregiver-burnout/ NOTE: You will find my...
The Benefits of Reading and Libraries for Seniors: A Guide
As stated by the National Institute on Aging, engaging in reading is among the various ways to maintain and improve cognitive health. While many seniors are aware of the benefits of light exercise, such as improved balance and coordination, it is equally crucial to...
Fulfilling Robin’s Wish: Susan Schneider Williams
As many of you know, Robin Willams had Lewy-body dementia. His beloved wife Susan Schneider Williams has become a fabulous and impressive advocate. Her story and the information she shares in this article is beautiful and informative. Its a long article but...
Launch of Memory Care Certification for Assisted Living Communities
The Joint Commission, in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, launched Memory Care Certification for Assisted Living Communities (ALCs) on July 1. The voluntary, specialty certification recognizes Joint Commission-accredited ALCs that meet its standards to...
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Memory often changes as people grow older. Some people notice changes in themselves before anyone else does. For other people, friends and family are the first to see changes in memory, behavior, or abilities. Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part...
Paraquat Lawsuits Filed Over Link to Parkinson’s Disease
The popular herbicide paraquat has been used on crops in the United States since the 1960s, but lawsuits say exposure to the toxic chemical can cause Parkinson’s disease in farmers and other agricultural workers. More than 32 countries have banned the herbicide,...
The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act is being reintroduced in 2023: My Testimony
I had the honor of testifying with the MJFF to my local congressman, Raul Grijalva's staff about his co-sponsoring this important legislation. Here's what I said. This is Richard. (I shared his photo) We met on a Friday night in 1991 through friends. He stayed the...
Landmark Moment in Search for Parkinson’s Biomarker
Today, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is announcing the most significant breakthrough to date in the search for a Parkinson’s biomarker: a highly accurate biological test for Parkinson’s disease. The test is capable of objectively and reliably detecting the disease at...