Nursing Home ASSIST

Formed in 1991, this network strives to share information on dementia care for a variety of staff members working in nursing homes. Over 60-80 staff usually attend these meetings, which are led by a steering committee chaired by Susan Foster, MSW, social worker at Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center. Past meeting topics have included: communications strategies, activities, nutrition and mealtime issues, working with families and helping the anxious resident. For more information call (312) 942-5359.