Guest blog: I was stationed in Puerto Rico
My husband is very social, which wasn’t always the case. I consider this to be a blessing at this point, since he is willing to talk to just about anybody (even strangers on the...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 8, 2014
My husband is very social, which wasn’t always the case. I consider this to be a blessing at this point, since he is willing to talk to just about anybody (even strangers on the...
Alzheimer's champions / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 8, 2014
I am Madeleine and I’m walking to help my Grandmother who has had Alzheimer’s for 13 years and it’s really severe now. Whenever we go see her, it’s always nice to give her a...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / Education / Education Conferences
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 8, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
We were joined at our annual education conference in Sacramento by Carol Kinsel, GCM with Senior Care Solutions, who shared a comprehensive overview of moving a loved one. She started as a family caregiver...
Alzheimer's champions / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 5, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
It is a common misperception that Alzheimer’s is only a disease of old age – but that isn’t true! Younger onset Alzheimer’s (also known as early onset Alzheimer’s) affects people younger than age 65....
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 5, 2014
Medication Safety and Alzheimer’s A person with Alzheimer’s or other dementia may be prescribed multiple medications in addition to taking prescriptions for other conditions. As many medications are powerful and potentially dangerous if the...
Alzheimer's champions / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 29, 2014
Frenemy (less commonly spelled “frienemy”) is a portmanteau of “friend” and “enemy.” Frenemy refers to someone that is a true friend, though also a rival. This rivalry is part of an age old debate:...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Profiles / Walk to End Alzheimer's / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 25, 2014
I walk for my grandpa, Clifford Howe, who fought Alzheimer’s disease. It was not easy to watch a man with a genuinely good heart – who always did whatever he could to help others,...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 18, 2014
I have never played flag football, but earlier this year I found myself promoting a legendary flag football game at Candlestick Park, which included a ton of NFL stars celebrating the legacy of ‘The...