On a Personal Note”¦Wah Ho Chan
I’ve been married to Martha for 30 years. We have two daughters who are now adults and a granddaughter who just started kindergarten. I moved to the Bay Area because of my best friend...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 31, 2012 · Last modified April 28, 2014
I’ve been married to Martha for 30 years. We have two daughters who are now adults and a granddaughter who just started kindergarten. I moved to the Bay Area because of my best friend...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 31, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
When you live many miles away from your loved one with Alzheimer’s, the separation can complicate caregiving. Concerns about the person’s safety, nutrition and health can be overwhelming at times. Following are some strategies...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 31, 2012 · Last modified April 12, 2014
A common question we receive at the Alzheimer’s Association is “Can Alzheimer’s be diagnosed?” It’s a valid question as many experts have said that Alzheimer’s can only be definitively diagnosed at the time of...
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by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 31, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce two new grants were awarded in our Chapter: Geoffrey A. Kerchner, M.D., Ph.D. from Stanford University will pursue Hippocampal Striatal Anatomy in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A 7T...
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by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 12, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Thanks to everyone who turned out for our 7th Annual Alzheimer’s Disease: Circle of Care Conference. We heard some great information throughout the day including a talk on New Trends: Understanding and Treatment of...
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by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 2, 2011 · Last modified October 7, 2014
“My father died of complications from diabetes at the tender age of 59 and I thought I had experienced one of the worst diseases known to mankind. Diabetes slowly robbed him of a normal...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 2, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
A caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s disease wants to be prepared, have knowledge and feel confident in the care they are providing. There are 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and 14.9 million...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 10, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
In January of 2009, Greenbrae, Calif., resident Kathleen Zalecki was approached by her daughters who expressed concerns about her memory. As an active almost-65-year-old who cycled regularly and was living a full and busy...