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Grant Opportunity: Dementia Respite Innovation
On May 8, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
The Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI), funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the direction of Dr. Sam Fazio at the Alzheimer’s Association, has issued a Request for Applications (RFA).
Affordable Housing Funding in Limbo; New Hemp Law Passes; More Funding For Alzheimer’s Education
On December 31, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The federal government remains in a partial shutdown, which could impact affordable housing as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is one of the federal funding bills in limbo. It is unclear at the time we distributed this newsletter how long the shutdown will last. This articles provides some details on what a shutdown means for affordable housing funding, plus an update on a new hemp law and funding for Alzheimer's education.
MDH Adds Alzheimer’s Disease as Eligible Condition for Medical Cannabis
On December 5, 2018 by Kari Thurlow
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that Alzheimer’s disease will become eligible for treatment with medical marijuana in Minnesota next year, making it the 14th health condition approved since the state’s cannabis program began in 2015.
DHS Awards Grants to Support People with Alzheimer’s and Their Caregivers
On September 4, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Elder Circle in Grand Rapids and Volunteers of America recently received grants from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to support people with Alzheimer’s and those who care for them.
Alzheimer’s Association Releases New Guidance for Dementia Care
On January 23, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The Alzheimer’s Association last week released new recommendations designed to shape dementia care practices in care centers, assisted living, and home and community-based services.