New York State Dementia Grants Program
History of the Dementia Grants Program
Since 1988, the New York State Department of Health has supported nursing homes by providing funding for research and innovative projects that aim to produce better health and quality of life for nursing home residents with dementia. Through this grant program, the Department of Health seeks to assist nursing care facilities in developing evidence-based best practices that can be replicated. Many effective and successful programs have been born out of this program.
As Coordinator since 1991, Eddy Alzheimer's Services of Northeast Health, along with the Department of Health, has been leading this effort supporting more than 100 projects that have positively impacted nursing home residents across New York State. Projects range from 18 to 24 months in length, and cover a diverse assortment of topics.
Dementia Grant Projects
Past project topics include:
- Transformation of Environment (Eden Alternative)
- Treatment Decisions, Healthcare Proxies, and Advanced Directives
- Therapies, including: Music, Humor, Light, Massage, Rocking Chair, Reiki, Biking, Walking
- Changing the Culture of Care
- CNA Mentoring and Empowerment
- Palliative Care
- Depression Screening and Treatment
- Nutrition and Averse Feeding Behaviors
The current Dementia Grant Projects began their work in the fall of 2005 and will be completed by February 2008. There are fifteen projects involving 82 facilities across the state. This is the largest number of projects in Eddy Alzheimer's Services history as Grant Coordinator. Several of this cycle's projects focus on training direct care staff and developing multimedia training packages that will be available for use by other interested facilities.
Click on the links below to view project information:
Contact Information
For questions or to obtain additional information on the Dementia Grants Program, please email us at dementiagrantsprogram@nehealth.com or contact us at 518-238-4164.