To support the viability and ongoing efforts to increase services and supports of those newly diagnosed with dementia, this project will address the growing demand for participation in Dementia Minds groups through succession planning, capacity building, and fund...
To support a higher quality of life for those living with dementia by bringing together 44 assisted living partners to participate in a dementia training program which includes persons living with dementia as partners, and an intensive train-the-trainer model to...
To address the stigma associated with having dementia in the Arab/Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) American community through working with community partners to develop culturally appropriate programming, as well as efforts to increase awareness of dementia...
In response to the community’s growing need, the Alpena Area Senior Citizens Council is launching DREAM (Dementia, Resources, Educate, Advocacy, Mentorship) to create a dementia-friendly county. DREAM offers specialized training for project partners, such as...
This project will physically co-locate the PACE program in a dedicated wing of assisted living (AL) communities, using their own staff and creating an on-site “Place for PACE.” They will partner with AL facilities in Warren and Troy to establish and test the model in...
This initiative introduces an intergenerational day care center to support caregivers dealing with dementia in older adults, reaping the proven benefits of intergenerational programs in reducing social isolation, enhancing well-being, and nurturing children’s...
This project addresses the disparities in access to dementia support and services in underserved rural communities and among ethnic minority populations (i.e., Asians and Latinos) through a technology-assisted model built on university and community partnerships....
This initiative will provide psychoeducational and health literacy skills to support college students who are caregivers for family members with dementia. Through an initial Health Fund supported project, data was collected on college caregivers across Michigan – more...
This initiative will be championed by persons living with dementia and will address the lack of post-diagnosis resources and support for persons living with dementia and their families Progressive Lifestyles, Inc. 2207-150569 2022
