Walker with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s “Kicks Off” Awareness Night
In 2011, life changed drastically for Dale Friesen when he was diagnosed with younger onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age...
Tagged: early stage Alzheimer’s
Why I Walk: Pam’s Story
Facing stigma is often a primary concern of people living with Alzheimer’s and their care partners. Those with the disease...
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Testing for Earlier Diagnosis
What if we could diagnose Alzheimer’s before symptoms started? The hope is, future treatments could then target the disease in...
A Young Volunteer Shares His Story
According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2016 Facts & Figures, out of the 5.4 million Americans who have the disease 200,000...
Genetics in Alzheimer’s Disease
Is Alzheimer’s inherited? In this video, John Hardy, Ph.D., of the National Institute on Aging, explains how genes cause disease,...
“In Their Own Voices” – Early Stage panel shares insights into dementia
The early stage panel at the 2015 Northbay Conference, Understanding Memory Loss, shares their experiences being diagnosed and living with dementia. You...
Technology Tools for Family Caregivers
Watch this terrific session on technology tools for caregivers from our 2015 Circle of Care Conference presented by Christina Irving, LCSW,...
5 Caregiver Tips for Selecting Music for a Person with Dementia
Helpful information related to this story: Music, art and Alzheimer’s page on alz.org The positive power of music as...
