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News & Events
- Hartford Presents “The Alzheimer’s Project” Moderated by Hartford Center Faculty
Please join the Hartford Center and encourage your students to attend the 4-part presentation of HBO’s hit documentary, THE ALZHEIMERS PROJECT
Part 1 of 4 "The Memory Loss Tapes" October 15, 5 PM
College of Nursing 4th Floor Lounge Supper and movie snacks provided
Part 2 of 4 "Momentum in Science" December 3, 5PM
College of Nursing, 4th Floor Lounge Supper and movie snacks provided
Parts 3 and 4 will be presented during spring semester 2010.
THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT is a presentation of HBO Documentary Films and the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health in association with the Alzheimer's Association®, Fidelity® Charitable Gift Fund, and Geoffrey Beene Gives Back® Alzheimer's Initiative. The series' producer is John Hoffman; the executive producers are Sheila Nevins and Maria Shriver.
The first of the four documentaries in THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT is "The Memory Loss Tapes" (October 15) which provides an up-close and personal look at seven individuals living with Alzheimer's, across the full spectrum of the progression of the disease.
"Momentum In Science" (December 3) is a two-part state-of-the-science film that takes viewers inside the laboratories and clinics of 25 leading scientists and physicians, revealing some of the most cutting-edge research advances.
“Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am?' (Spring 2010)with Maria Shriver" captures what it means to be a child or grandchild of one with Alzheimer's, while
"Caregivers" (Spring 2010) highlights the sacrifices and successes of people who experience their loved one's descent into dementia.
Today, Alzheimer's is the second most-feared illness in America, following cancer, and may affect as many as five million Americans. As the baby-boom generation moves through retirement, that number could soar to more than 11 million by 2040, and have a huge economic impact on America's already fragile healthcare system.
If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact the Hartford Center at 335-7084 or bonnie-kinkead@uiowa.edu.
- Evidence Database to Support Aging Research
The New York Academy of Medicine's Social Work Leadership Institute has released a new evidence database to support aging research. This is an easy-to-use online database to help scholars, policy analysts, and advocates stay on top of the latest research and innovations in aging care, including health care, social services, and workforce issues.
The Evidence Database is regularly updated by a professional staff of contributors that filters, reviews, and catalogues articles published in professional journals both in the U.S. and abroad. An advisory committee of experts in gerontology, social work research, and database methods provides consultation and assistance in the selection of topics for inclusion in the database. To view this database, visit: http://socialworkleadership.org/nsw/cap/search.php
- The Letter to United States of America President Obama regarding the GNLA Academy and the work being done by the dyads.
Because of their passion about the need for health care reform and for the care of older persons, Fellows in the inaugural cohort of the Sigma Theta Tau International Leadership Academy wrote the following letter to President Obama. This leadership action was not required by the Academy. Rather, the Fellows determined among themselves their desire to share their beliefs with the President.
The Letter to United States of America President Obama
American Academy of Nursing 36th Annual Meeting & Conference
November 5-7, 2009 Atlanta, GA
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IA 20th Annual Long-Term Care Conferences & Leadership Workshop
November 12 - 13, 2009 The Sheraton Hotel Iowa city, IA
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Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Leadership Conference
November 16 - 18 2009, Washington, DC
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Midwest Nursing Research Society - 2010 Annual Conference
April 8-12, 2010 Kansas City, Missouri
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17th National Evidence-Based Practice Conference
April 22-23, 2010 Sheraton Iowa City Hotel Iowa City, IA
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- Important paper produced out of the NYU Hartford Institute
A new Issues Paper posted on the Hartford Institute web site that addresses nursing's involvement in culture change. The paper is titled "Nurses Involvement in Nursing Home Culture Change: Overcoming Barriers, Advancing Opportunities." The paper reflects the work of an Expert Panel convened by the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, the Coalition of Geriatric Nursing Organizations (CGNO) and the Pioneer Network and funded by the Commonwealth Fund. The paper is available on the Hartford Institute web site, URL: http://hartfordign.org/policy/position_papers_briefs/
- Dr. Herr receives 2009 Distinguished Contribution to Research Award from the Midwest Nursing Research Society
Dr. Keela Herr, PhD, RN, FAAN, AGSF, Professor and Chair of the Adult & Gerontology Area of Study, Research Director for the John A. Hartford Foundation Center for Geriatric Nursing Excellence, and Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow was presented with the prestigious Distinguished Contribution to Research Award at the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Annual Conference on March 28th in Minneapolis.
- Nationwide Study Needs Long-Distance Family Caregivers
The College of Nursing, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, is conducting an Alzheimer's Association-funded study to better understand long-distance caregiving. Family caregivers would share their stories in a one-time telephone interview. The study authors seek the voice of African American, Hispanic, and Native American women and men who provide care and concern from a distance to an adult over 65 who has some memory loss and is living at home. Caregiving activities might include coordinating care from afar, telephone calls or visits for social and safety checks, and working with others locally. For more information, call toll free 877-271-4991. Family caregivers who are chosen for the study will be compensated for their time.
- Booklet helps ease the stress of hospitalization for people with memory loss
A trip to the hospital for a person with memory loss or dementia can be stressful for both the person and the accompanying caregiver. To help family and friends of individuals with memory loss prepare for and deal with hospitalization, the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center of the National Institute on Aging is distributing the newly updated "Hospitalization Happens: A Guide to Hospital Visits for Individuals with Memory Loss."
- MMSE copyright
Many healthcare providers are unaware that the Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) is protected by copyright. This is the information about the MMSE copyright.
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