CPI

It was powerful to attend my local National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) event, which was held by my local Alzheimer’s Association. Audience members were the speakers, as they were given three minutes to share with the listening panel what they thought should be included in NAPA. Most talked about wanting and needing support, guidance, and expertise from health care professionals. I shared a few words with the panel and was happy to let the families and the listening panel know that we are here to help. Read more »

Guest blogger Michelle Seitzer shares with our community her recommendations for best practices in activity programming for dementia care. When I was hired as an activities director for an assisted living community near Valley Forge, PA, I was a newly minted college graduate with an English degree and four years of volunteer experience. Sure, I had a lot of passion for the senior population, but I knew almost nothing about the practice of working with and for them. I quickly learned that I had much to learn; that crucial first year was really a trial by fire. Read more »

After listening to President Obama talk about the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA), I share this response. It is time for all of us who share the mission to enable those living with Alzheimer’s disease to thrive make our voices known. I believe we have something special to contribute to this discussion. Read more »