Month: July 2024

Alzheimer's/Memory Care

Safety tips for those with Alzheimer’s

July 18, 2024 SrSupport Comments Off on Safety tips for those with Alzheimer’s

Ensuring safety for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease is crucial as the condition progresses. The approach to safety should be adapted to the different stages of Alzheimer’s, as each stage presents unique challenges and needs. Early Stage (Mild Alzheimer’s) Challenges: Memory lapses Difficulty with complex tasks Becoming easily disoriented Safety Measures: Home Safety: Install door and window alarms to prevent wandering. […]

Alzheimer's/Memory Care

Stages of Alzheimer’s

July 10, 2024 SrSupport Comments Off on Stages of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is commonly divided into three main stages: early (mild), middle (moderate), and late (severe). However, some experts and organizations describe the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in more detailed stages, typically five to seven stages. Here is a more detailed breakdown: Three-Stage Model 1. Early Stage (Mild) Symptoms: Memory loss, particularly recent events and new information Difficulty with problem-solving […]

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Senior Safety at the Polling Booth

July 8, 2024 SrSupport Comments Off on Senior Safety at the Polling Booth

In October 2022, the League of Women Voters of Arizona (LWVAZ) brought a lawsuit to protect voters from intimidation at ballot drop boxes in Arizona. A federal court found that defendants Melody Jennings and her organization (then known as Clean Elections USA)—as well as individuals working with the defendants—had likely violated voter intimidation laws when they engaged in surveillance and […]

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Attorney General Mayes Announces Second Settlement Invalidating Secrecy Clauses in Assisted Living Arbitration Agreements

July 8, 2024 SrSupport Comments Off on Attorney General Mayes Announces Second Settlement Invalidating Secrecy Clauses in Assisted Living Arbitration Agreements

PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes today received court approval of a consent judgment terminating illegal secrecy clauses in arbitration agreements used by dozens of Arizona assisted living facilities. The consent judgment applies to all facilities operated by Bandera Healthcare, the Arizona subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc. “This is another important step toward the goal of transparency and accountability for […]