Science and art converge in deeply insightful way, thanks to a new and locally-created art exhibit that’s currently running at the Cohen Gallery in the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts at Brown University in Providence. The unique exhibit is called Interstice: Memory, Mind and Alzheimer’s Disease. “Lifespan and the Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter […]

A new law in Rhode Island will make transitions from the hospital to home a lot smoother for patients and their family caregivers. The AARP calls the Caregiver Advise, Record and Enable (CARE) Act “a commonsense solution that supports family caregivers when their loved ones go into the hospital, and provides for instruction on the medical tasks […]

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer’s Association wants everyone to know that if you’ve got a brain, you’re at risk for developing the disease. We wanted to share this helpful infographic that the Alzheimer’s Association has created to encourage everyone to take care of their brains through physical, mental and emotional […]

Are you caring for a family member or loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia? If so, you might be interested in an upcoming conference featuring nationally acclaimed dementia expert Teepa Snow. The conference is free for caregivers, with scholarship funds available to assist with respite help or transportation costs. Presented by the Neponset […]

The AARP recently testified before the House Committee on Judiciary, speaking on a bill that would make it “easier for out-of-state caregivers to focus on supporting loved ones rather than navigate current law.” Bill H6034 would adopt a “uniform law”, in other words, a law that multiple states have enacted, allowing for cooperation on and simplification […]

Have you heard? Rhode Island is reinventing Medicaid. Last month, Governor Gina Raimondo authorized the creation of a working group made up of healthcare leaders. They have been tasked with developing “a plan to improve the quality of care Rhode Islanders receive and reduce the costs for Rhode Island taxpayers.” In light of the fact […]

There was a silver lining to the winter storms that walloped Rhode Island earlier this year. Rhode Islanders showed true generosity and put their helping hands to work through a wonderful volunteer initiative called SAFE-D (Storm Assistance for Elderly & Disabled). Run by Serve Rhode Island, SAFE-D has helped nearly 600 Rhode Islanders in need […]

Winter driving can be daunting enough without added challenges related to older age or disease. What should you do if you think it’s dangerous for a loved one to keep driving — regardless of the road conditions? The Rhode Island Department of Human Services, Division of Elderly Affairs has issued a pamphlet entitled Safe Driving: […]

An article on page 3 of the Fall/Winter 2014 Rhode Island Alzheimer’s Association newsletter caught our attention. It lists dozens of iPad or iPhone apps that can be useful for people living with or supporting someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Originally published on the Alzheimer’s Association Northern California and Northern Nevada Blog, the list is broken […]