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A Different Way to Celebrate the 4th
Please see the article from the Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-news/with-their-minds-fading-patriotic-songs-spark-memories-of-fourths-long-ago/2019/07/03/f6175924-9c47-11e9-b27f-ed2942f73d70_story.html
Springfield, Baystate Medical Center recognized for policies, services to seniors
SPRINGFIELD — The city and Baystate Medical Center received a trifecta of awards on Thursday, honored for their commitment to policies and services to senior citizens, while the city was also recognized for being a dementia-friendly community. James Fuccione, senior...
Let’s Start the Conversation About Alzheimer’s
Dr. Jonathan Jackson speaks with the Brigham and Women's Hospital Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment speaks about Dementia and the African American community. https://bwhedtech.media.partners.org/programs/alzheimer/startconversation_alzheimer/
Almost half of older adults think they’ll develop dementia
Nearly half of adults ages 50-80 think they are likely to develop dementia sometime in their life, according to a new poll. Nearly 75% of adults reported engaging in some kind of activity to help with dementia — including playing brain games or taking nutritional...
Portraits of Dementia
I hope you are enjoying the beautiful spring weather today. I’m writing to share an article in the Boston Globe and thank you for supporting me and my dementia portrait project. I’m so grateful for your support. The project would not have made it this far without your...
A Community Approach to Cognitive Health
More information about the April 4th, 2019 Idea Exchange in Barnstable. https://www.barnstablepatriot.com/news/20190328/community-approach-to-cognitive-health