One of the most storied traditions in American history is the political convention. But as with all things in 2020, this year's presidential nominating conventions are looking quite different. First...
An Alternative Payment Model Could Deliver Better Care to People with Dementia - and Save Medicare Money
Caring for an individual with Alzheimer's or other dementias poses unique challenges. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), more than 95% of individuals with dementia have...
Your Health on the Ballot: Alzheimer's advocates ask candidates where they stand
As the 2020 presidential election rapidly approaches, debate is swirling around campaign issues ranging from the economy to immigration to gun control. At the forefront of these is health: a candidate...
As early as the day after the 2016 election political pundits were predicting the 2020 campaign would be like nothing the U.S. had seen before. And boy were they right. While it's been long presumed...
Across the country the COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, exposing a crisis in our nation's nursing homes and assisted living communities. It is estimated that a third of all U.S. COVID-19 deaths...
People living with Alzheimer's and other dementia are especially susceptible to elder abuse, and unfortunately due to the nature of the disease the individual may not be aware the abuse is occurring...
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we want to show our appreciation for the advocates who help us secure policy victories at the federal and state level to improve the lives of everyone impacted by...
Volunteer Advocates Secure Alzheimer's State Policy Success Across the Country
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many state legislative sessions to adjourn early or shift their policy focus to managing the state's response to the crisis. But the pandemic has also demonstrated the...
How CMS is helping Medicare beneficiaries during the pandemic
Because older Americans are vulnerable to COVID-19, Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a statement on how CMS is helping Medicare beneficiaries...
For years, Cindy Harris was a one-woman advocacy force in Alaska. Serving as an Ambassador to all three of Alaska's members: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R), Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) and Rep. Don Young (R)...