New ‘purple card’ system would help people with dementia
Now state lawmakers are considering legislation that would create a “purple card alert system” modeled on Fraley’s idea. Madeleine and
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LTC & Disablilities
Education May Cut Dementia Risk, Study Finds
The risk of developing dementia is decreasing for people with at least a high school education, according to an important
Read MoreIs It Better to Die in America or in England?
WE frequently hear complaints about how people near the end of life are treated in America. Patients are attached to
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Joint Legislative Executive Committee on Aging & Disability Issues – 2015 Addendum Report
This document comprises the first requirement of the Committee: an addendum report due to the legislature by December 10, 2015.
Read MoreState elected officials write in support of Skagit County nursing homes
State elected officials have voiced support for the skilled nursing homes in Skagit County, requesting that the Centers for Medicare
Read MoreKarma Bites Back: Hating on the elderly may put you at risk of Alzheimer’s
Next time you’re stuck behind a slow-moving older person and find yourself entertaining negative stereotypes about aging, consider this: A
Read MoreWhat Banks Are Doing to Halt Elder Abuse
An increasing number of banks and credit unions are implementing fraud-prevention initiatives to prepare for the onslaught of aging Americans
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