Why I Walk: Kathy’s story
“To see someone you love go through Alzheimer’s is heartbreaking. To see first hand how frightened they are is terrible....
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Why I Walk: A Stanford Neurologist tells his story
Geoffrey Kerchner, a Stanford neurologist, dedicates his career to his patients and finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. He is a past awardee...
Caregiver Corner: Accusations and Paranoia
“That boy next door keeps putting his trash in my trash cans.” If you are a caregiver, or have a...
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...
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...
A Caregiver’s Decision to Participate in Clinical Trials
The Alzheimer’s Association spoke with TrialMatch user Wanda Young about her participation in clinical studies. Wanda is caregiver for her...
Free MedicAlert Now Available to Santa Clara Residents
The statistics are staggering – 6 in 10 adults with Alzheimer’s or related dementia will wander. All too often wandering...
Free Caregiving App Helps Mobilize Dementia Resources
Free caregiving app, CareZone, aims to help mobilize dementia care. The app was developed to make it easier for caregivers to:...
