Missoula Public Library is continuing its Memory Café program using a virtual format consistent with COVID-19 precautions. The Memory Café program creates a safe, welcoming, and supportive space each month for individuals experiencing memory loss as well as their caregivers and family members to engage in...
The Alzheimer's Association Montana Chapter is inviting interested students to attend the first-ever Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) Neuroscience Next, November 9-10, 2020. This no-cost virtual conference will showcase the work of neuroscience students and early career investigators and provide opportunities to make an impact in dementia research. Next, attendees...
Montana State University Extension has released a 24-page document, "Health Care Power of Attorney and related documents for Montanans", which includes a worksheet and forms to appoint a health care agent(s) and assist others in understanding your health care preferences. In addition, a new MontGuide...
MTGEC is offering stipends again for the coming year for community projects focused on dementia awareness and education! Funds will be provided to community organizations, area agencies on aging, community coalitions etc. in small awards of $500-$1,500 to provide dementia awareness and education activities in their...
The MTGEC 2020 Conference will be hosted virtually, via Zoom with 275 available connections. In the interest of increasing availability, there will be onsite locations in Missoula, Billings and Butte for a limited capacity audience. If you would like to attend in person at one...
Dementia services and supports play an important role in helping people who are living with dementia to remain in the community. Identifying sources of reimbursement for dementia services remains an ongoing challenge. Billing third-party payers, such as fee-for-service Medicare and private insurance, can provide one...
Montana State University Extension is piloting Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness for Children: Storybook Series. The program helps parents educate and support their children and families who may be experiencing a family member or neighbor with Alzheimer’s disease. This program also provides materials for teachers to educate preschool children...
Bozeman Health, in partnership with Gallatin City-County Health Department and Community Health Partners, has recently completed data collection for their Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). They are inviting participants to a virtual presentation of the key findings from the CHNA. During these presentations their research...
CHICAGO, JULY 27, 2020 — Flu (influenza) and pneumonia vaccinations are associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2020. Three research studies reported at AAIC 2020 suggest: At least one flu vaccination was associated...
CHICAGO, JULY 28, 2020 —A simple blood test for Alzheimer’s would be a great advance for individuals with — and at risk for — the disease, families, doctors and researchers. At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference®(AAIC®) 2020, scientists reported results of multiple studies on advances in...