Resources
Here are some helpful links for more information.
Alzheimer's/Dementia
Long-Term Care
- 10 Myths About Long-Term Care
- Department of Health FAQ'S
- Elder Justice Initiative
- Leading Edge New York Long Term Care Community Coalition MLTC
- Guide Brochure NY Connects: Choices for Long-Term Care New York
- State Department of Health Long Term Care Programs
- What's the difference between Medicare and Medicaid in Long Term Care?
Neuroscience and the Brain
- Dementia Rate is Found to Drop Sharply,as Forecast
- Dr. Vollaro's Website
- Effects of Environmental Enrichment on the Brain
- How the Human Brain Works
- How to Rewire your Brain, Neuroplasticity, Habits and Synapses
- Memory Deficits/Amnesia
- Neuroplasticity
- The New Science of the Mind
- What Does a Neuropsychologist do Exactly?
- Your Brain on Drugs: Alcohol
- Your Brain on Drugs: Marijuana
Research
Socialization & Recreation
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Brain Injury Association of America
- Brain Injury Association of New York State (Bianys)
- Support Group list for NYC-Long Island
- Lash and Associates Publishing: Brain Injury Articles
- New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver
- Preventing, Treating and Living with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Finding a New "Normal" with a Brain Injury
Nursing Home Transition & Diversion
- Quality Care, No Matter Where: Successful Nursing Home Transitions Report (large font version)
- Consumer to Consumer: Tips for a Successful Nursing Home Transition (large font version)
- How To Guide for State and Local Advocates (large font version)
- Quality Care, No Matter Where: Successful Nursing Home Transitions Webinar
Updates on Medicaid Managed Care
Lash & Associates Publications
Additional Resources
Veterans
Save My Clothesline...
This video is so powerful, and expressive. This is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) advocacy message regarding the fight to amend the Uniform Assessment System (UAS) to recognize cognitive deficits of TBI.
