Alzheimer’s Basics: Related Disorders
Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by physical changes in the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 15, 2012 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by physical changes in the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by eedgerly · Published August 15, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
I’m a big fan of microwave popcorn so I was disheartened to see dozens of headlines in the past couple weeks that imply the butter flavoring in popcorn could be related to Alzheimer’s. I...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published August 8, 2012 · Last modified April 13, 2014
A new TED Talk was recently released and the subject was Alzheimer’s disease. For those who might not know, TED talks are usually geared towards Technology, Entertainment and Design. This particular talk wasn’t about...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Alzheimer's research news / Profiles / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by esmith · Published July 20, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
A message from my dad Rick, who finds inspiration from all of the research coming out of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference: The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease 2012 (AAIC), the world’s...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published July 6, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Dr. Diane Woodruff cares for her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease approximately four years ago. She regularly attends two different caregiver support groups sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. “They have helped me...
Alzheimer's champions / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 25, 2012 · Last modified July 30, 2015
Register for a walk near you today! www.alz.org/walk. Select a Walk below to view more details and register. Aptos, CA 10/03/2015 Chico, CA 10/10/2015 Fresno, CA 09/12/2015 Merced, CA 10/17/2015 Modesto, CA 09/12/2015 Monterey,...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 20, 2012 · Last modified April 14, 2014
We’ve heard from daughters, sons and spouses today – now for our last blog, we’ll hear from the professional caregiver side. Thanks to Mark from CiminoCare for offering his perspective on the value and...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published June 20, 2012 · Last modified April 14, 2014
We’re almost done with our Longest Day blog marathon! Special thanks to Nicole for guest blogging with us today. Nicole is a regular contributor to Cupertino Patch. You can read more about Nicole’s experience...