Best Senior Care Choices

02/16/2026

A city council in Wisconsin approved one of the first steps for America’s first “dementia village,” designed to address the isolation and loneliness those living with Alzheimer’s disease may feel.

The $40 million project, spearheaded by Agrace, a Wisconsin nonprofit hospice and palliative care agency, is based on a concept from the Netherlands. Instead of a traditional memory care facility, people living with dementia will be part of a small community, living alongside neighbors with similar interests.

In January, the Fitchburg Common Council approved a step in having the dementia village built on Agrace’s Fitchburg campus.

“My great-grandma lived with me while she was suffering from dementia, and watching someone go through that is absolutely heart-wrenching,” Fitchburg Alder Logan Reigstad said. “I don’t often have words to describe it.
https://www.wfsb.com/2026/02/11/city-approves-plan-create-first-dementia-village-us/

A city council in Wisconsin approved one of the first steps for America’s first “dementia village."

01/25/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw54dW2Rlmc

Sponsored by Edward JonesCaring for aging parents can be one of the most emotional and financially challenging experiences in adult life — but it can also be...

01/21/2026

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What to do when they need you most.

01/10/2026

Do you know the character of the person caring for your elderly loved one?

A letter carrier’s quick response to a handwritten distress note led to the arrest of a caregiver accused of attacking an 81-year-old Florida man, police sai...

11/18/2025

https://www.sciencealert.com/we-may-now-know-why-alzheimers-erases-memories-of-our-loved-ones

The early stages of Alzheimer's disease often involve an insidious decline in short-term memory, along with mounting challenges such as mood swings, disorientation, and difficulty concentrating.

11/12/2025

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251111005944.htm

Japanese researchers found that lecanemab, an amyloid-clearing drug for Alzheimer’s, does not improve the brain’s waste clearance system in the short term. This implies that nerve damage and impaired clearance occur early and are difficult to reverse. Their findings underscore that tackling amyl...

11/11/2025

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COLA increase, higher Medicare costs and a new tax break will affect beneficiaries’ bottom lines in the year to come

11/09/2025

https://www.usmedicinetoday.com/why-i-threw-my-assisted-living-brochures-in-the-trash-after-discovering-this-japanese-secret-copy-b/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=referral&gclid=GiASGePtjVV0rxFjFNv9PnbJKD9zsi6OOEwEIJ6LP-4RbSDD52Yo4tSx9cr-rthbMIHDRw&tblci=GiASGePtjVV0rxFjFNv9PnbJKD9zsi6OOEwEIJ6LP-4RbSDD52Yo4tSx9cr-rthbMIHDRw -4RbSDD52Yo4tSx9cr-rthbMIHDRw

Today, my 75-year-old father lives independently—and I believe Japan's approach could help millions more.

11/05/2025

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/brookdale-senior-living-settlement/3974770/?amp=1

The nation's largest senior living operator is agreeing to upgrade some of its facilities as part of a class action settlement in federal court.

10/10/2025

The challenge when your elderly loved one doesn’t want to live in assisted living.

My 95-year-old grandmother needs care 24/7 but wants to live on her own. My dad and aunt are left with an impossible decision to make.

09/01/2025

Our Founder, Jatana Williams, will be presenting at the 13th Annual Brain Health Forum this week. Free registration
https://sddementia.org/sddc_brain_health_forum/

08/25/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved co-founder, Joy Glenner. A true pioneer and champion for families facing Alzheimer’s, Joy’s compassion and determination forever changed the landscape of dementia care. Together with her late husband, Dr. George G. Glenner, she opened the nation’s first nonprofit medical/social model adult day care center, an innovation that has brought comfort, dignity and hope to countless families.



Her vision and unwavering dedication created a legacy that continues to touch lives every day. We grieve this profound loss, honor the extraordinary impact she leaves behind and vow to continue the legacy that she and Dr. Glenner started. Joy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.



In Joy’s honor, the Joy Glenner Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established. If you wish to donate to this fund for those who need financial help in attending the centers, please visit

https://glenner.org/donate/



Please include Glenner in your estate plan! To learn more, CLICK HERE!