LEGISLATIVE ALERT

Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI) and Senator Pete Domenici (R-NM) are urging passage of S. 1577, the Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act, which would create a comprehensive nationwide system of background checks for long-term care workers. . Please contact Senator Hutchinson and Senator Cornyn and ask them to vote for this bill. 

THE SENIORS PLACE

In the midst of a capital campaign to raise funds for a new building that will triple services to participants and families, The Seniors Place Memory Care Day Center does not miss a beat as it continues to be a leader in supporting the special needs of older adults with early stages of memory loss from Alzheimer's or similar dementia.

HEALTHY IDEAS

Healthy IDEAS (Identifying Depression, Empowering Activities for Seniors) is an evidence-based intervention that ensures older adults get the help they need to manage symptoms of depression and live full lives. Care for Elders and Baylor College of Medicine manage the dissemination of Healthy IDEAS.