California When will nursing homes reopen to visitors? State officials won’t say By Barbara Feder Ostrov | CalMatters | March 2, 2021 COVID-19 cases at California’s nursing homes have plummeted 98% since December.
Featured in Category Brain scan study: Air pollution may contribute to Alzheimer’s and dementia risk By Jiu-Chiuan Chen, associate professor of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California | Local News Matters | January 19, 2021 An estimated 1 in 6 Americans lives in counties with unhealthy levels of particle pollution.
Health Matters Older adults get new county website dedicated to their needs By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | September 22, 2020 Data, reports and guides as well as volunteer opportunities can also be found on the site.
COVID-19 A pandemic upshot: Seniors are having second thoughts about where to live By Judith Graham | Kaiser Health News | September 18, 2020 Some older adults who planned to move to senior housing are now choosing to live independently rather than communally.
Around Town Pickleball Schedule | This Fall, Tuesdays – Sundays By Rick Schiller, Piedmont resident | October 22, 2019 Calling all pickleball aficionados, here is the schedule for the coming weeks.
Around Town Pickleballers ask for longer hours and better facilities By Sarah Belle Lin | October 8, 2019 Setting up a possible conflict with tennis usage, requests include more courts, playing time, lockers, and a reservation system.
California States take the lead on addressing family caregiver needs By Stephanie Kanowitz | MemoryWell | September 23, 2019 While legislators have largely overlooked the looming shortage of caregivers, some states are stepping into the void with innovative solutions.
Featured in Category My Alzheimer’s journey: Should I have flossed more? By Phil Gutis | MemoryWell | August 16, 2019 Healthy lifestyle habits can help slow down the progress of the disease.
Health Matters Daughter’s life instantly changed with mother’s Parkinson’s diagnosis By Adrienne Glusman | MemoryWell | August 15, 2019 How to become a millennial caregiver and still have a life and career
Featured in Category Memory gardens curated specifically for dementia patients can stir minds By Jenn Director Knudsen | MemoryWell News for the Ages | August 13, 2019 The power of plant-related activities can help people with memory loss feel happier and be more socially engaged and aware of their surroundings.