On Thursday, July 26, 2012 the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will continue considering the social and human rights questions on how to engage more constructive participation by Member States during their meeting in New York. From 23-27 July, 2012 ECOSOC’s primary focus of the General Segment will be to discuss the state of world affairs [...]
On October 15-20 2012, IAHSA and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) will be hosting the Alzheimer’s Disease International Study Tour in Los Angeles and San Diego, California, USA. ADI and World Health Organization (WHO) came together earlier this year for a publication titled “Dementia: A Public Health Priority”. The report raises awareness of dementia as a [...]
In February 2012, Student British Medical Journal revealed a study on rising STI and STD rates, including HIV, in seniors. “Sexual Health and the Older Adult” estimated that in the US, UK and Europe rates of transmission doubled in the last 10 years. For instance, in Britian, HIV among the 50-90 age group comprised 20% [...]
It seems everywhere around the world, drastic changes in aged care reform and funding are culminating this summer. As the United States awaits a Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act and Patient Protection Act this Thursday, the American people are on the edge of their seats waiting to hear what will happen to their [...]
For a significant number of caregivers, their religion is intrinsically tied to their practice. For others, spiritual concerns arise from the patients seeking solace. The University of Chicago, a world renowned medical institute, has created a Program on Medicine and Religion, a unique blend of theology and clinical care. From May 23 – May 25, [...]
Recently, a law professor in Iowa has been encouraging nursing homes in the U.S. to extend their policies to allow residents to have pets. She has also been pushing for state legislation that would ease the ability for elders to move into their new homes with their furry friends. The professor points to several studies [...]
France’s new president, Francois Hollande, has called for a younger retirement age for some workers: a drop from 62 to 60. What many countries consider to be an economic mistake, France sees as a “pillar of France’s social benefit system” (AP). To be fair, Hollande has been trying to win over a people angered by his predecessor, [...]
Eden Alternative (a member of IAHSA) and The Lifespan Network’s Wellspring Program announced that The Eden Alternative will take ownership of Wellspring to provide the most comprehensive offering of culture change resources and education services. Their fused efforts can reach a larger audience for greater impact and fill the growing need for clinical and cultural demands [...]