Alzheimer’s Is Affecting Millennials
Americans are living longer and the number of Americans living with, or caring for someone with, Alzheimer’s or a related dementia is growing. As a result, the number of millennials (people under age 35)...
Author: Alzheimer's Association
Local Nurses Are Sewing Aprons for Patients on The Longest Day
The Longest Day is all about love. Love for all those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Between now and June 21st, teams are gathering to help end Alzheimer’s while honoring the longest day of the...
Young blood reverses age-related impairments in cognitive function in mice
“What if there is something to the fountain of youth?” asks Tony Wyss-Coray, Professor of Neurology at Stanford University. Dr. Wyss-Coray relies on science over ancient tales, but he does believe there are factors...
Volunteer Spotlight: Kathi Fernandez
Our volunteers come from different walks of life but what they all have in common is that they’re dedicated leaders who will not rest until Alzheimer’s is ended. Below is the story of Kathi...
Volunteer Spotlight: Michelle Ly
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week this week, we’d like to sincerely thank all of our volunteers who’ve fought in the trenches and made the strides with us. We hope you can feel the...
The Longest Day is June 21
The Longest Day is all about love. Love for all those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. On the summer solstice, team up with the Alzheimer’s Association and select any activity you love “” or an...
Advocate Shares Story of Hospice Care and End of Life
My name is Michele Lauren and I’m an Alzheimer’s advocate in honor of Grace, my mother, who is no longer with us to share her story. While living with late stage Alzheimer’s disease, my...
“Seniors Undaunted: Joyful Discomfort” by Sheila Signer
Sheila Signer devoted her working life to the development of infants and toddlers. She also has a passion for singing/songwriting, world travel and photography. Sheila has Benson’s syndrome, a rare form of Alzheimer’s that...
