Patricia Anstett

Oct 7, 2024 | buffalonews.com | Scott Scanlon |Patricia Anstett

Dementia advocate and caregiver Jim Mangi was surprised to see 50 to 60 people show up each week, even in a small city like Saline, Mich., when he began his “It’s a Disease, Not a Disgrace” talks in 2019. His goal was to inform people about dementia, a disease including Alzheimer’s, that erodes memory and thinking skills and affects more than 6 million Americans. He also hoped to spur the city to get designated by Dementia Friendly America for its dementia-friendly efforts.

Jul 1, 2024 | bridgemi.com | Patricia Anstett

A congo line dances by memory cafe attendees in Saline, Mich., during a lecture on Motown. (Photograph by Nick Hagen)Dementia advocate and caregiver Jim Mangi was surprised to see 50 to 60 people show up each week, even in a small city like Saline when he began his  “It’s a Disease, Not a Disgrace” talks in 2019.

Jul 1, 2024 | flipboard.com | Patricia Anstett

Lawrence grows, Liberal shrinks: How Kansas cities’ populations have changed since 2020New residents have flocked to Kansas’ bigger cities since the pandemic began, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. The Star analyzed population …

May 24, 2024 | nymisojo.com | Patricia Anstett

Dementia advocate and caregiver Jim Mangi was surprised to see 50 to 60 people show up each week, even in a small city like Saline when he began his  “It’s a Disease, Not a Disgrace” talks in 2019. His goal was to inform people about dementia, a disease including Alzheimer’s, that erodes memory and thinking skills and affects more than 6 million Americans, according to the National Institute on Aging.

Apr 3, 2024 | bridgemi.com | Patricia Anstett

Medical debt is on the rise, even though more people have insurance since the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010Surveys indicate 3 million people have $10,000 or more in medical debtsHospital systems including Bronson are stepping up financial aid effortsA cancer patient with more than $700,000 in medical bills did not know if she could continue her treatments.