Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD and CC Donelan, MA

With excitement and gratitude, the Brain Health and Wellness Center® announces that CC Donelan, until recently the Director of Education and Brain Wellness Coordinator, is spinning out a new business, Brain Health Partners, to continue and expand the work of educating the public and professionals about brain healthy nutrition.

The Brain Health and Wellness Center® website (https://brainwellness.com) will continue as a resource for updated research, products and publications related to brain health. We will continue to connect inquiries to our trusted network of specialists.  Read More – Our Affiliates and contacts:

Salutations!

Methuen Village Executive Director Benjamin Boulter talks about the Memory Preservation Nutrition Program, featured at all of Senior Living Residences’ Compass Memory Support communities.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 01, 2011 –
In recognition of National Nutrition Month, I’d like to focus on one of Senior Living Residences’ unique innovations- the Memory Preservation Nutrition® Program.  You may have attended one of our Continuing Education Programs about this diet, or perhaps you’ve enjoyed a meal here at Methuen Village and sampled our brain-healthy menu.  In this letter I will elaborate on this unique program.

SLR is the first assisted living company in the nation to offer the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program, developed by internationally recognized expert Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, adjunct research assistant professor of neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine.  Dr. Emerson Lombardo co-founded the National Alzheimer’s Association in 1980, and has spent much of her career researching the effects of nutrition on the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease.  At Methuen Village, she has trained our chefs on how to incorporate brain-healthy ingredients into all of the meals offered, and how to cook using elements of the Mediterranean diet- such as omega-3 fatty acids, leafy greens, fish, and nuts.  In turn, Victor Casado, our Executive Chef, has created new recipes using her suggestions.

Dr. Emerson Lombardo says that diet changes can benefit individuals of any age, whether or not they have memory loss. Dr. Emerson Lombardo’s claims are backed by extensive research. In a recent study at Columbia University looking at more than 2,000 dementia-free adults ages 65 and older, researchers revealed that persons who consumed a Mediterranean-type diet regularly were 38% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease over the next four years.

Robert Larkin, president of SLR, is proud of the work that we are doing in the area of nutrition to help seniors in our communities eat diets that are full of disease-fighting antioxidants, nutrients with anti-inflammatory properties, and natural substances that help regulate blood sugar – changes that are important for brain health.  “At SLR, we have a truly holistic approach, aiming to improve our residents’ quality of life on all levels.  Nutrition is just one of our focuses, but an important one.  The feedback we’ve received since implementing the Memory Preservation Nutrition® Program has been ALL positive- anecdotally, families have been telling us they are seeing improvements in the health of their loved ones after moving to one of our communities.”

The Senior Living Residences website offers an abundance of information on brain-healthy nutrition, including recipes and advice.  I recommend that you visit our updated page: www.seniorlivingresidences.com/brain-diet.
As always, feel free to stop in to find out more about the Memory Preservation Nutrition® Program and other great offerings here at Methuen Village.  Be well!

Sincerely,

Benjamin Boulter
Executive Director
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Senior Living Residences manages ten assisted living, independent living and Alzheimer’s care communities in New England.
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Memory Preservation Nutrition® & Brain Wellness Services MPN

March 3, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nancy Emerson Lombardo, Ph.D.,
President, HealthCare Insights, LLC
Phone: (978) 621-1926
Email: nemerson@healthcareinsights.net

HealthCare Insights Appoints Cheryl Franchi Consultant Dietitian Expands Memory Preservation Nutrition® Efforts

Acton, Mass. (February 28, 2010) – HealthCare Insights, LLC, a company that is dedicated to research-based programs and educational efforts designed to help people of all ages protect and enhance their brain health, is announcing the addition of Ms. Cheryl Franchi MS, MBA, RD, LD, FADA as HCI’s Consultant Dietitian. Ms. Franchi will assist the company’s efforts to bring the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program to individuals and organizations worldwide. Ms Franchi’s expertise and experience will enhance HCI’s next phase of refining implementation guidelines and practical strategies for both family home-based programs and for food services operations. Well respected in New England for the quality of her work, Ms. Franchi will also facilitate the growth of HCI and its ability to serve more clients.

“Cheryl Franchi and I share a common vision of how vital improved nutrition is for promoting health and well-being for older Americans, what needs to be done and how to do it,” said Nancy Emerson Lombardo, Ph.D., president of HealthCare Insights, LLC. “Her unique blend of experience as a registered dietitian and director of dining services affords her an extraordinary perspective that will enhance the vitality of HealthCare Insights’ mission and accelerate moving Memory Preservation Nutrition® forward .” “We both believe that strategic dietary and nutritional interventions hold the key to significantly improved health and well-being of both adults of all ages, and children, although our current focus is older adults.”

Ms. Franchi has an extensive background in nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy for adults and seniors, as well as in food service management. She serves as a consultant to several long term care and assisted living communities in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Whether through individual consultations to address specific dietary needs, or group presentations to explore the latest nutritional recommendations, Ms.Franchi inspires people to increase their awareness of how specific dietary modifications can help them to live healthier lives.

“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to work with Dr. Emerson Lombardo and HealthCare Insights to help organizations and individuals make significant changes that will improve their health and wellbeing,” said Cheryl Franchi, MS, MBA, RD, LD, FADA.

About HealthCare Insights, LLC –
Founded by Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, HealthCare Insights, LLC, (HCI) is dedicated to research-based programs and educational efforts designed to help people of all ages protect and enhance their brain health. HCI is also committed to improving the health and well-being of persons with Alzheimer’s disease, and their care partners. HealthCare Insights created and trademarked the Brain Health & Wellness Center® to consolidate its various healthy lifestyle programs designed to promote and enhance brain health. Brain Wellness Services includes services delivered directly to people in their homes (or office setting) to assess the Brain Health and Wellness Center’s 10 domains of brain health, and make concrete recommendations consistent with people’s personal goals, priorities, and life situation. The most prominent domain of brain health is nutrition represented by the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program. Physical exercise, sleep, relief of stress and depression, cognitive stimulation, and creative expression are among the others – see the HCI website for a complete list.

Dr. Emerson Lombardo has worked for more than 30 years in the fields of Alzheimer’s disease and services for older adults. During the past decade she has developed lifestyle interventions to promote brain health and to improve quality of life for adults of all ages. To learn more about how you can integrate the principles of the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program into your lifestyle or healthcare program, contact Dr. Emerson Lombardo at 978-621-1926 or online at http://healthcareinsights.net.

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These “tips” include the free giveaway of a tasty blend of spices now enjoyed by residents at SLR communities, an SLR original Pita Chip healthy snack recipe and the opportunity to meet and hear directly from internationally recognized brain health nutrition expert Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, adjunct research assistant professor of neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine and President of HealthCare Insights, LLC.  Dr. Emerson Lombardo co-founded the National Alzheimer’s Association in 1980, and Alzheimer’s Disease International in 1985, and has spent the past decade researching the effects of nutrition on the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

SLR, which follows a research-based model of treatment and care and places a strong emphasis on innovation, is the first assisted living company in the nation to implement the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program, developed by Dr. Emerson Lombardo[i]. SLR communities working with Dr. Emerson Lombardo have enthusiastically embraced the central features of this program and have taken to heart MPN recommendations to use more spices, plant foods, and omega 3’s. President Bob Larkin is proud that “SLR is the first assisted living company in the nation to put spices on every dining table and develop our own proprietary blend of spices.”

“Tasty Tips” in honor of National Nutrition Month:

• SLR’s MOTTO: SPICE IT UP! Substitute spices and herbs, such as cinnamon, ginger, and parsley, as tasty and healthy alternatives to salt and sugar. During the month of March SLR is giving away free to any New Englander a sample of SLR’s in-house spice blend, which is nutrient rich and includes potent antioxidants to enhance the body’s natural ability to fight disease. Use it as a seasoning on poultry, fish, meat and on salads and soups as well. To receive your free sample email info@slr-usa.com
• GO GREEN; GO NUTS!!!: A major nutritional strategy in the MPN is to use more and varied plant foods, including vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds, whole grains, spices and fruits, and fewer animal foods;
• SNACK WELL WITH SLR’S PITA CHIP RECIPE: Try SLR’s original Pita Chips with Hummus snack recipe. This simple and quick recipe uses whole wheat pita bread, SLR’s in-house spice blend, olive oil and cod liver oil, plus homemade hummus made of chickpeas, tahini, lemons and fresh garlic cloves. To receive the full recipe at no cost, email SLR at info@slr-usa.com

As part of her program, Dr. Emerson Lombardo suggests:

• BE KIND TO YOUR INNER HIPPO: Hippocampus, that is.  “The delicate hippocampus, seat of memory in the brain, is especially sensitive to imbalances in blood sugar and fats.
• BE BRAINY: “To increase heart and brain wellness, favor foods that regulate and lower blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation and cholesterol levels, and are high in anti-oxidants to prevent oxidation of cholesterol, DNA and brain cells.”

MEET ONE OF THE WORLD’S LEADING EXPERTS: Attend an event hosted by SLR communities featuring Dr. Nancy Emerson Lombardo who will share her evidence-based guidelines for brain healthy eating, and she and SLR chefs will share some additional of their favorite “brain healthy” recipes. For more information on these upcoming events, email to info@slr-usa.com

Robert Larkin, president of Senior Living Residences, commenting on the relationship between healthy aging and a healthy memory, stated: “At SLR, we have a truly holistic approach, aiming to improve our residents’ quality of life on all levels. Nutrition is just one of our focuses, but an important one. The feedback we’ve received since implementing the Memory Preservation Nutrition® Program has been ALL positive – anecdotally, families have been telling us they are seeing improvements in the health of their loved ones after moving to one of our communities.”

Dr. Lombardo will be presenting her research, including her work with SLR’s assisted living communities, at the 25^th International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) in Thessaloniki, Greece on March 9 – 13, 2010  She states that “Scientists researching Alzheimer’s disease believe changes and damage in the brain begin long before there are any symptoms of the disease. Following the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program can be an important step to take to protect your own brain health.” Since research shows that cardio- vascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar all threaten brain health, the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program as implemented at SLR communities, aims to help reduce or manage all these issues.

About Senior Living Residences –

Since 1990, Senior Living Residences of Boston, MA has created service-enriched housing and care options for seniors in New England. Fervently adhering to its “Right Values”—Resident Quality of Life, Valued Associates, Integrity and Innovation—SLR is a trusted leader in the communities it serves through innovative programs and services. Partnering with equally committed organizations, such as the Boston University School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center, SLR remains at the forefront of research-based care for seniors, especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, contact SLR at 617-268-9140 or online at www.SeniorLivingResidences.com.

About HealthCare Insights, LLC –

Founded by Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, HealthCare Insights, LLC, (HCI) is dedicated to research-based programs and educational efforts designed to help people of all ages protect and enhance their brain health.  HCI is also committed to improving the health and well-being of persons with Alzheimer’s disease, and their

care partners. Dr. Emerson Lombardo has worked for more than 30 years in the fields of Alzheimer’s disease and services for older adults. During the past decade she has developed lifestyle interventions to promote brain health and to improve quality of life for adults of all ages. To learn more about how you can integrate the principles of the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program into your lifestyle or healthcare program, contact Dr. Emerson Lombardo at 978-621-1926 or online at http://healthcareinsights.net

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[i] Emerson Lombardo NB.Volicer L. Martin A et al. (2006) Memory preservation diet to Reduce Risk and Slow Progression of AD  in Vellas B. Grundman M. Feldman H. Fitten LJ. Winblad B. editors, Research and Practice in Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Decline, vol 9:138-159.

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September 14, 2009 JOINT PRESS RELEASE from Senior Living Residents, LLC and HealthCare Insights, LLC

SLR SENIOR LIVING RESIDENCES: The Right Values

Independent Living    Assisted Living    Memory Support

AND

Health Care Insights, LLC
offering
Memory Preservation Nutrition®
& Brain Wellness Services
MPN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact:

Erin Whalen, Alzheimer’s Care Specialist

Senior Living Residences
388 E. 8th St., Boston, MA 02127

Boston-Based Assisted Living Company Launches Innovative Diet and Nutrition Program To Promote Cognitive Health and Lower the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Boston (September 14, 2009) Excerpts from release: Details About the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program The main foods that are indicated through the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program include fresh fruits and vegetables, especially leafy green vegetables, specific spices, whole grains, and foods containing omega-three fatty acids. The Memory Preservation Nutrition® program also focuses on reducing cholesterol and substituting healthy fats (omega 3 and mono-unsaturated fats) for saturated and Trans fats foods. Another major feature of the program is reducing the amount of refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup in the overall diet. All of the healthy foods featured by the MPN in the right combinations provide the body with important disease-fighting antioxidants, nutrients with anti-inflammatory properties and also help to regulate blood sugar. These changes are all important for brain health. Dr. Emerson Lombardo says that diet changes that are made through the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program can benefit people of any age whether or not they have memory loss. She states, “Individuals researching Alzheimer’s disease believe changes and damage in the brain begin well before there are any symptoms of the disease. Following the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program, even if you are not noticing changes to your memory, can be an important step to take to protect your own brain health. The Memory Preservation Nutrition® program becomes even more important for those already experiencing problems. The Memory Preservation Nutrition® works in part by promoting overall body health.  It is never too late to intervene. SLR communities’ talented chefs have done an outstanding job of following Memory Preservation Nutrition® guidelines to create their own new delicious recipes and the residents love the food.” About Senior Living Residences Since 1990, Senior Living Residences of Boston, MA has created service-enriched housing and care options for seniors in New England. Fervently adhering to its “Right Values”—Resident Quality of Life, Valued Associates, Integrity and Innovation—SLR is a trusted leader in the communities it serves through innovative programs and services, which exceed industry standards, as well as its high staff retention. Partnering with equally committed organizations, such as the Boston University School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center, SLR remains at the forefront of research-based care for seniors, especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, contact SLR at 617-268-9140 or online at www.SeniorLivingResidences.com. About Health Care Insights, LLC Founded by Nancy B. Emerson Lombardo, PhD, HealthCare Insights, LLC, is an organization dedicated to research and educational efforts designed to (1) help people of all ages protect and promote their brain health, (2) improve the overall health and well-being of seniors and specifically reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other brain problems, (3) help people recover from, or slow down, brain problems, (4) improve the life and well-being of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and their family and professional care partners and (5) end health care disparities in the U.S. and elsewhere, especially as they pertain to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Dr. Emerson Lombardo has worked for more than 25 years in the fields of Alzheimer’s disease and services for older adults. She is a founder of both the national Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Disease International, and a member of the International Academy of Nutrition and Aging and the Gerontological Society of America.  During the past decade she has developed lifestyle interventions to promote brain health, and to improve quality of life for older adults. For more information, contact Dr. Emerson Lombardo at 978-621-1926 or online at http://healthcareinsights.net. NOTE TO EDITOR: The press is welcome to contact Erin Whalen for interviews with our on-site Alzheimer’s care professionals, residents and family members. SLR executives, Dr. Emerson Lombardo and other Boston University clinicians and researchers are also available for interviews.