The Iowa chapter of the Alzheimer s Association is raising awareness of adults who get lost during the holidays. The group holds educational seminars online, this month and next, focusing on topics for families struggling with all forms of dementia. The series teaches people how to identify symptoms of dementia by decoding behavioral messages the affected person displays, noticing common behavior triggers, and learning strategies to help intervene in some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer s disease. .
Health care advocates said too often medical patients in Connecticut who are eligible for financial aid to help cover the cost of their care are not informed of the benefits available to them. All hospitals in the state have some kind of policy offering discounted, even free medical care, but disparities persist in who is informed of the benefits and the documentation required. Maanasa Kona, assistant research professor in the Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown University, said even eligible patients can end up saddled with medical debt, leading them to avoid needed medical care in the future. .
Among Black Minnesotans, some 25% are food insecure. An emerging initiative aims to connect BIPOC communities with healthier and culturally appropriate foods, and it starts by elevating the people growing those items. Unemployment remains low in the U.S., but hunger relief networks report record demand. .
The Trump campaign has accused the Colorado Supreme Court of interfering in the 2024 elections after Tuesday s ruling, which held the former president s actions on Jan. 6 leading up to a riot and breach of the U.S. Capitol disqualify him from appearing on the state s primary ballot. .
Leaders across Georgia are joining forces to address the pressing need for resilience planning amid rising risks of severe storms. The Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems at the University of Georgia, along with the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Pew Charitable Trusts, recently convened experts and stakeholders to explore collaborative strategies, policy creation and resource allocation necessary to support communities statewide. Kristiane Huber, officer for The Pew Charitable Trusts, emphasized the collaborative effort is laying the foundation for sustainable solutions throughout Georgia. .