New CCRC Affiliations for the BU ADC

In a continued effort to advance its goals of making expert clinical care and research opportunities easily available to patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and their families, as well as providing education about AD and dementia to the greater Boston community, the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center (BU ADC) is pleased to announce the establishment of formal affiliations with several continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) throughout eastern Massachusetts. BU ADC staff will provide continuing education and in-service professional training to the CCRC staff members. Seminars and lectures will be given by BU ADC experts to educate residents and family members about memory loss, dementia, prevention, treatment, and caregiving. Residents will also gain easy access to the BU ADC’s exciting research program and the opportunity to participate in a variety of clinical research studies, including clinical trials of new treatments.

The first two CCRCs to sign on as affiliates include Carleton-Willard Village and the Senior Living Residences. Carleton-Willard Village is a not-for-profit community located in Bedford that provides a continuum of care for individuals over the age of 65 years. Carleton-Willard’s commitment to caring for residents with AD and related dementias, as well as its innovative “Learning in Retirement” program, make it a perfect partner for the BU ADC. Barbara Doyle, CEO and President of Carleton-Willard Village, said, “The affiliation with the BU Alzheimer's Disease Center provides Carleton-Willard with a wonderful opportunity to integrate emotional health with physical health and to collaborate with an outstanding institution as we continue to develop a reputation as a center for excellence in gerontology.”

The Senior Living Residences, located throughout eastern Massachusetts, have been a leader in the creation of service-enriched housing and care options for seniors in New England and consist of a number of communities that cater to individuals with diverse needs. Senior Living Residences emphasize providing intellectually enriched activities and expert clinical care to their residents, making them an ideal affiliate of the BU ADC. According to Tadd Clelland, Executive Vice President of Senior Living Residences, the affiliation with the BU ADC “creates opportunities for our families and residents to have access to the world’s leaders in research, education, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.”

Dr. Robert Stern, Associate Director of the BU ADC Clinical Core, said, “These affiliation agreements are a natural extension of the BU ADC’s goals and will hopefully prove mutually beneficial for both the CCRCs and the BU ADC. The residents gain easy access to the BU ADC’s cutting edge research initiatives, while the BU ADC is able to continue its mission of providing clinical care and education to those in need in the community.”

The BU ADC is currently planning additional affiliations with local CCRCs. For more information, contact Erin Whalen at 617-414-1078 or ewhalen@bu.edu.

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