“I'm so relieved I found someone who can help.”
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… read more »
Through a series of regular presentations for the Rhode Island chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Mark Heffner shares his knowledge and insight in a session on Legal and Financial Aspects of Alzheimer’s Disease, which is part of the association’s “Getting Started” education series. During his most recent installation… read more »
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… read more »
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… read more »
On May 19th, Attorney Mark Heffner returned to the Rhode Island House of Representatives, where he served for ten years as a State Representative, to testify before the House Finance Committee. Based on his over 25 years of experience as an Elder Law attorney, as well as an Elder Law… read more »
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… read more »
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,… read more »
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… read more »
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 … read more »
If you care for someone with Alzheimer’s, you know that caregivers need support, too. You might be interested to know about the 5th Annual “Caregiver’s Journey Conference“, coming up on March 5th. This conference is free for family caregivers. The conference includes presentations, panels, and a keynote address… read more »