2018 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures

In our ongoing effort to maintain and strengthen Alzheimer's concern and awareness, today the Alzheimer's Association released its annual 2018 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report, a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer's and other dementias.

The report details how the impact of Alzheimer's — both human and financial — is growing rapidly. Mortality from Alzheimer's continues to rise. From 2000 to 2015, the number of deaths from Alzheimer's increased by 123 percent while deaths from other major diseases decreased.

An accompanying special report titled, "Alzheimer's Disease: Financial and Personal Benefits of Early Diagnosis," highlights the important personal benefits of early diagnosis for individuals and families. It also highlights new economic modeling data indicating early diagnosis of Alzheimer's could save the nation as much as $7.9 trillion in health and long-term care expenditures. Click here to review the press release.

It's imperative we continue attacking the disease through a multi-dimensional approach that advances research while also improving support for families and caregivers. The 2018 Facts and Figures report will further:

        Elevate Alzheimer's as a national health care priority.

        Support our advances to increase federal funding for Alzheimer's research.

        Help us fight for the preservation of strong Medicare and Medicaid programs.

        Enable us to develop and enhance care and support programs for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers.

Because you are a leader of the cause, I encourage you to download the full report at alz.org/facts for the latest information related to the disease in support of our cause and to help advance concern and awareness. 

 

Posted on behalf of Donna K Beal, MPH, MCHES

Vice President of Program Services and Advocacy

Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

  

Elder Abuse Prevention Conference May 14th

This annual conference is part of the celebration of May as Elder Abuse Prevention month. It is an excellent training opportunity at low cost.

 

Posted on behalf of joyce ellen lippman

Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens

 

Nadine Burke Harris, M.D. Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity

 

Please click here for more information: https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=3841

 

 

 

Posted on behalf of Gloria Munoz

Adult and Children Networks

Santa Barbara County Dept. of Social Services

 

2018 Fraud Book

Hi all,

 

I wanted to share the 2018 Fraud Book released by the Special Committee on Aging, which identifies the top 10 scams that targeted seniors in 2017. It also includes a summary of measures that have been put in place to mitigate these types of scams and a robust list of resources to assist with fraud cases. https://www.collins.senate.gov/sites/default/files/2018%20Fraud%20Book.pdf

 

California also sees fraud cases around Medicare. CMS is issuing new Medicare cards to all Medicare recipients over the next year starting in April 2018. This change provides an opportunity for new scams. Here is some information on the new cards: https://ncler.acl.gov/pdf/New%20Medicare%20Cards%20Are%20Coming%20Soon.pdf?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=1e5d5bb7-0e56-47e4-bdab-9866ba20ac3d

 

The California Senior Medicare Patrol has developed consumer-facing resources to help ensure that Medicare beneficiaries understand what is happening and are alerted to the risk for fraud. Reach out to the Senior Medicare Patrol to request these materials (translated into multiple languages). 855-613-7080

 

 

Amber C. Christ, Senior Staff Attorney 

Justice in Aging
3660 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 718
Los Angeles, California 90010
(213) 674-2901

(816) 812-3773 (cell)

fax (213) 368-0774
achrist@justiceinaging.org 

 

Celebrate Justice in Aging! Join us for a very special fundraiser and awards Ceremony on April 26, 2018 at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco. Tickets and sponsorships here.  

 

 

Posted on behalf of Barbara Finch, Children and Adult Network Director

Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services

 

 

 

FSA's new program

 

Hi all,

 

Wanting to let you know that FSA has been awarded a *new* County-wide program, providing case management for senior victims of crime.  We will be working closely with the Long Term Care Ombudsman program, Adult Protective Services, Legal Aid, and the Office of the District Attorney, to help seniors access the resources they need to be safe.  Our case management services can include assessment, referrals, advocacy, linkage, supporting the completion of paperwork, problem-solving through conflicts, etc.  Our services are free of cost to the client.  Services are available in both English and Spanish.

 

Please ensure that the referrals:

·         Are age 60+.

·         Are victims of crime.  There does not have to be documentation (like an official police report), but they have to be considered having been victimized in some way.  In our reports to the funder (Cal-OES), we need to document for each client the manner in which they have been victimized.

 

At this time, please run all referrals by me.

 

Thanks!

 

Sincerely,

Cynthia

 

Posted on behalf of Cynthia McNulty, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, #20693

Senior Services Program Manager
Family Service Agency

Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center

 

Dementia: Current Trends & Future Directions

 

Posted on behalf of Donna K Beal, MPH, MCHES, Vice President of Program Services and Advocacy

Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

 

Living with Alzheimer’s Classes

In the early stage of Alzheimer's disease, families face new questions as they adjust. What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? Join us for part 2 of this 3-part series to hear practical answers to the questions that arise in the early stage. Hear from those directly affected and learn what you can do to cope with the changes that come with an early-stage diagnosis.

 

Approximately one quarter of dementia caregivers are "sandwich generation" caregivers, meaning they care not only for an aging parent, but also for children under age 18.

Moreover, new data shows that caregivers for Alzheimer's and dementia may experience increased difficulties and detriments to their health than caregivers for individuals with certain other conditions.

 

As the disease progresses, new caregiving skills may be necessary. The Alzheimer's Association offers programs to help caregivers better understand and cope with the behaviors and personality changes that often accompany Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.  Take this opportunity to become an educated caregiver.  Join us on these dates to learn more: 

 

The Alzheimer's Association, California Central Chapter will host 3 classes in Santa Barbara County in March.  

• March 14: Living with Alzheimer's – Early Stage Part 1, Santa Barbara (click here)
  • Understanding the disease, symptoms, communication and Intimacy
• March 20: Living with Alzheimer's – Early Stage Part 2, Lompoc (click here)
  • Approaches to Treatment, Health Care Team, Family and Friends.
• March 22: Living with Alzheimer's – Early Stage Part 2, Santa Maria (click here)
  • Approaches to Treatment, Health Care Team, Family and Friends

 

We would be grateful to you if you would post it in your community or share it with your families. It would be lovely for you to email it out to any distribution lists you have as well. 

 

 

Posted on behalf of Donna K Beal, MPH, MCHES, Vice President of Program Services and Advocacy

Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter