Newsletter and Publications

Elder Abuse and what the Coalition of Organizations Protecting Elders (COPE) is doing about it.

How dementia affects an individual with developmental disability.

Importance of staying active throughout life, particularly for adults with DD · Information about the Area Office on Aging 2018 vendor expo (Spring Fling).

Heroes in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s: Well-known people who have had Alzheimer’s.

What brings joy late in life?

Changing food needs later in life, eating safety and food choices to meet the needs.

The trend of increasing longevity, what contributes to it, and getting the most out of longer life.

Helping Seniors Cope with Stress and Anxiety.

How Environment Affects People with Dementia.

Health Issues for the Aging Population.

· Ways to prepare a person with dementia for the holidays · Upcoming Guardianship training

Call for feedback about the newsletter and suggestions for topics.

This month we are looking at a couple health issues that can be tied together. The summer heat can affect both dehydration and constipation. Remember to drink lots of fluids and eat lots of fruits, vegetables & whole grains.

Aging Gracefully addresses Weather & Seniors.

This month we are focused on life story books & comfort boxes.

Aging and Psychological Changes:  what is normal aging, what might be signs of dementia, what might be signs of a mental health issue.

Risk of Falls and tips for fall prevention, Information about the Area Office on Aging Spring Fling Expo · Information about the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association conference

Lighting and its role in dementia care.

Intro to the Aging Gracefully newsletter · The increased life expectancy of people with DD and the special needs of aging people with DD · Preview of topics for the year.