The NC Registry for Brain Health welcomes Dr. Andrea Bozoki from UNC-Chapel Hill, remembers a longtime partner, and shares upcoming events, tools and resources. Read our Fall 2020 newsletter here.
2020
Summer 2020 Newsletter
The NC Registry for Brain Health is continuing our work during the COVID-19 pandemic, and recently had the opportunity to share our work on an international stage. Read more in our Summer 2020 newsletter: Vol 1, Issue 3: Summer 2020
Spring 2020 Newsletter
Our Spring 2020 Newsletter includes updates on the NC Registry for Brain Health, helpful resources and information about upcoming events relevant to bran health. Read the issue here:
The Legacy of B. Smith
B. Smith was a restaurateur and lifestyle icon who openly shared her journey with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Smith died February 22nd at the age of 70.
Tips for Caregivers During Coronavirus Pandemic
The Alzheimer’s Association has shared tips for caregivers of people living with dementia who are both at home and in facilities during the coronavirus pandemic.
With dementia numbers growing in NC, person-to-person support groups address problems
North Carolina Health News shares the story of members of a person-to-person support group for caregivers in Chapel Hill.
New Resource for Proven Dementia Programs Now Available for Caregivers
Best Practice Caregiving is a free online database of proven dementia programs for family caregivers. It offers a searchable, interactive, national database of vetted, effective programs that offer much-needed information and support. The database is an invaluable tool for healthcare and community-based organizations, as well as funders and policy makers to discover and share high quality programs for caregivers.
Classical Concerts to Stream During Coronavirus Social Distancing
The past two weeks have been scary for everyone, and particularly those who have underlying conditions or are in high-risk groups. We know that music can be helpful to calm people living with dementia, and so streamlining these concerts might be a good way to spend time during social distancing.