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PR Newswire announces Joseph E. Gaugler, Ph.D to be honored as the 2024 Distinguished Ambassador in Aging by the Aging Life Care Association®
PR Newswire distributed a press release announcing that Joseph E. Gaugler, PhD will be honored as the 2024 Distinguished Ambassador in Aging by the Aging Life Care Association®.
Dr. Gaugler will be recognized following his keynote address “Alzheimer’s Disease Update: Testing, Treatment and Teamwork” on April 18 at the Royal Sonesta Downtown during the association’s 40th annual conference in Minneapolis, MN on April 18.
IMPACT members evaluate the effects of the Tailored Activity Program on dementia-related behaviors in different racial groups
Although nonpharmacological approaches are considered first-line treatments for dementia-related behaviors, it is unclear as to their effectiveness for different racial groups. IMPACT’s Laura Gitlin, PhD, FGSA, FAAN, Nancy Hodgson, PhD, RN, FAAN, Lauren Parker, PhD (2021-2022 IMPACT Faculty Scholar) evaluated the effects of the Tailored Activity Program (TAP) on agitated and aggressive behaviors in Black and White families.
They found that Black families, when compared to White families, derived greater behavioral benefits from TAP for people living with dementia (PLWD) at 3 months despite having less treatment exposure. Additionally, examining differential race effects may enhance precision in using nonpharmacological approaches and promote equity in dementia care for underserved populations.
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