Retired fire chief advocates for Alzheimer’s preparedness
With almost 50 years of fire service experience, Bob Durfee understands the importance of planning and preparedness. After retiring as...
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Highlights from Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
Results from risk reduction, treatment and caregiver studies were shared. Did you notice more news this week related to...
Diagnosis: the first step to living well with a cognitive impairment
Persistence helped Larry Mills find the cause of his symptoms and access education and support. Larry Mills, a claims investigator...
UCSF Researcher Shares Promising Initial Results from IDEAS Study
Earlier this year, at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Gil Rabinovici from UCSF Memory and Aging Center reported early results...
Watch: Why Diagnosis Matters
More than half of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease have never been told of their diagnosis. 335,000 Californians with dementia lack...
Free Physician App Helps Mobilize Dementia Patient Care
Today, Alzheimer’s is the 5th leading cause of death in California, with 590,000 individuals in our state currently suffering the...
Alzheimer’s Basics: Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease
There is no single test that proves a person has Alzheimer’s. A diagnosis is made through a complete assessment that...
Visiting the Doctor with Your Loved One
Prior to any diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you may feel that a loved one is having memory related...
