Highlights from the 33rd International Conference of ADI Last week in Chicago, Mike Splaine and Kate Gordon of Splaine Consulting presented posters, panels, and more at this renowned gathering of international Alzheimer advocates. Mike did a poster session on “Changing Dementia Dementia Care Outcomes: Reducing Hospital Readmissions.” Kate led a panel on “Diverse Populations: Inclusion & Equality.”… Continue reading Splaine Consulting Updates: July 2018
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Splaine Consulting Updates: May 2018
Recognizing a Critical Cohort in Hands-On Dementia Care Kicking off on June 14th, this is the 41st year of National Nursing Assistants Week, and we’re eager to spread the word as nationwide, 4.5 million nursing assistants provide hands-on dementia care every day (source: National Network of Career Nursing Assistants). From assistance with bathing and dressing to… Continue reading Splaine Consulting Updates: May 2018
Splaine Consulting Updates: April 2018
Mike Splaine and Kate Gordon Teaching Innovative UMass Online Policy Course This unique online course is available to anyone in the community who is interested in dementia policy — advocates, staff of advocacy and community organizations, and members of provider organizations who are seeking to better understand the policy process. Learning Outcomes Include: Explain the… Continue reading Splaine Consulting Updates: April 2018
Discover the “Why” Behind Our Living Alone with Alzheimer’s Summits
In an article currently live on the Dementia Care Specialists blog, Mike Splaine shares the story of how he was drawn to the field of health, aging, and long-term care, and why that background has been foundational to the launch of our groundbreaking Living Alone with Alzheimer’s Summits, happening this month in Orange County, California;… Continue reading Discover the “Why” Behind Our Living Alone with Alzheimer’s Summits
Splaine Consulting Updates: March 2018
All the latest Alzheimer’s advocacy news and happenings, in the US and abroad.