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News Articles
The following articles offer information regarding a wide variety of topics including health issues and care of older adults.
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Lifestyle and Dementia - Lifestyle factors are key predictors for dementia. Obesity, blood pressure, cholesterol and exercise may influence Alzheimer’s.
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Meal Preparation In most homes, the kitchen is the hub of the house. Click on this link to learn how cooking and cleaning can be a meaningful experience for patients with dementia issues. Written by our Executive Director, Charlene Kincaid, this article recently appeared in Care ADvantage, a national magazine for caregivers.
- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a national, non-profit organization committed to the cause of Alzheimer’s Disease and supporting caregivers. A New Day has been a member organization of the AFA since 2005. Annually, A New Day participates in the National Memory Screening Day, sponsored by the AFA.
- IAADS Indiana Association of Adult Day Services is a statewide professional organizations of Adult Day Services providers. A New Day has been a member organization since 2005. This site provides information on choosing an Adult Day program as well as information about industry standards.