Splaine Consulting

08/27/2026

Want to stay connected to the work Mike Splaine and Splaine Consulting are doing to advance better dementia care, caregiving, and healthy aging?

Follow Mike on Facebook for insights, conversations, and updates on the issues that matter most. https://www.facebook.com/michael.splaine.16

We’ll be consolidating our social media presence at the end of August, so now is a great time to make sure you’re following along.

Thanks for being part of the conversation and for helping us build a stronger future for people living with dementia and their families.

More people are learning they have Alzheimer’s while they can still work, plan and live with purpose

08/03/2026

Supporting People Living Alone with Dementia is a page for people who are friends, family, neighbors, or caregivers to people with dementia who live on their own.

Many people with dementia live alone. And they can live well with the right support and community. Join the page to find all the right resources to support your persons.

Follow the page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565444590455

08/03/2026

Do you or someone you know live on their own and have dementia? Check out this online community made for people who live alone and have dementia. It's called Living Alone and Connected!

It is private, respectful, and moderated by Michelle Snyder Seitzer.
The group offers live and recorded events, community, and helpful resources and articles to live easier with dementia.

Join our community today! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2546737712249005

07/15/2026

Living Alone Shouldn't Mean Facing Aging Alone

A new study highlights how living alone combined with financial hardship can significantly increase health and social risks for older adults living in urban areas. While the research focused on older adults in Nigeria, it underscores a universal truth: social connection, community support, and access to resources are essential for healthy aging.

A groundbreaking new study sheds light on the compounded challenges faced by older adults living alone in Nigeria’s urban centers, revealing alarming health and social consequences linked to their s

07/10/2026

People with Lived Experience Should Have a Voice People living with dementia should help shape the policies, research, and programs that affect their lives. This new article highlights successful national and international models that meaningfully involve people with lived experience as partners - not just participants - in dementia advocacy, policy, and research. It also identifies practical strategies for building inclusive, accessible, and sustainable partnerships that improve decision-making and help reduce stigma. Learn more here:

Globally, there is growing recognition of the need to advance approaches to involve people with lived experience of dementia as collaborators in policy, advo...

07/10/2026

Calling for Care - Wellness Check Programs as a Toolfor Aging in Place - Splaine Consulting’s new publication.

The report explores how regular wellness check calls can help support older adults who want to remain safely and independently in their homes. It provides an overview of wellness check programs across the country, including how they work, the role they play in reducing isolation and promoting safety, and how communities are using these programs to support older adults. It also highlights opportunities for future growth, including the role of technology, community partnerships, and policy in expanding access to these important services.

As the population of older adults continues to grow, wellness check programs offer a promising approach to helping people age with greater connection, confidence, and support. Read the full publication here: https://www.splaineconsulting.com/publications/

07/10/2026

New GSA Resources!

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has released two valuable new resources for professionals working in dementia care and brain health:

- Understanding Breakthroughs in Brain Health: Top 10 Articles of 2025 – a curated review of the year's most important research advances in brain health, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia care. https://gsaenrich.geron.org/kaer-brain-therapeutics-and-care

- Alzheimer's-Related Psychosis: Interdisciplinary Perspectives for Understanding and Responding to Delusions and Hallucinations – a practical resource that explores the recognition, assessment, and management of Alzheimer's-related psychosis through an interdisciplinary lens. https://gsaenrich.geron.org/behavioral-and-psychological-symptoms-of-dementia

Michael Splaine, Principal of Splaine Consulting, served served on the KAER expert advisory panel. See here. https://www.geron.org/kaer-framework/kaer-toolkit-for-brain-health

This resource collection addresses agitation and psychosis in Alzheimer's disease, emphasizing a person-centered approach for management. It provides insights into assessment, treatment options, interdisciplinary care implications, and non-pharmacologic strategies to improve quality of life for pati...