Annual Wellness Recomendations

	Forward to a Friend December 26, 2012
		Association releases Medicare Annual Wellness Visit recommendations The Alzheimer's Association has released guidance to help health care providers detect cognitive impairment as part of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit. Physicians are required to include detection of cognitive impairment as part of the visit, but there had been no comprehensive guidance to them on how to accomplish it. Read the article >> Type of caregiver may play a role in clinical trial participation People with Alzheimer's disease with adult children or other non-spouses serving as caregivers may be under-represented in clinical trials, and spousal caregivers may be over-represented, which could impact study results, a new study shows. Among their findings, researchers said that fewer adult child and non-spouse caregivers lived with the person with Alzheimer's, which suggests increased logistical challenges to participating in research. Read the article >> Learn about Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch® >> Respite care can help Alzheimer's caregivers recharge Caregiving brings physical, mental and emotional challenges. Everyone can use a break; respite services also can support and strengthen caregivers' ability to continue taking care of family members or friends with Alzheimer's. Learn about respite care >> Caregiver resource links Alzheimer's Behaviors >> Caregiver Stress Check >> Comfort Zone® >> Coping with Alzheimer's >> Daily Care >> Find a Clinical Trial >> Long-Distance Caregiving >> Music, Art and Other Therapies >> Support Groups >> Planning Ahead >> Stop by our brain gym Exercise your brain and test your skills. Solve today's puzzle >> What is Alzheimer's Disease | Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer's | Brain Tour The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Alzheimer's Association National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2012 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org |  800.272.3900  To change your email preferences click here.