What’s it like to have Alzheimer’s? A first person account
When the lights are on, I can do anything. But when the lights are off…. I could see things, but they just didn’t make sense It’s just like physical work for my...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / Latino-Hispano / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 18, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
When the lights are on, I can do anything. But when the lights are off…. I could see things, but they just didn’t make sense It’s just like physical work for my...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / Latino-Hispano / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 18, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
Helpful information related to this story: Hear from more early stage voices If you have early stage Alzheimer’s If you have younger onset Alzheimer’s (diagnosed before age 65) Find early stage support groups...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / Latino-Hispano / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 6, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
A few weeks ago, I developed a cough. I went to the doctor, they checked everything out and sent me home. But I wasn’t getting better. I started to worry when the cough got...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Latino-Hispano / Silvia and Linda, family caregivers / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 9, 2014 · Last modified October 7, 2014
Ya que paso el año viejo es buen tiempo para reflejar en nuestras vidas. El 2013 fue el año en que abrimos nuestras vidas a todos. Para nosotros era importante contar nuestra historia para...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Latino-Hispano / Profiles / Silvia and Linda, family caregivers / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 2, 2013 · Last modified October 7, 2014
“¿Qué pasa con mi lengua?” ¿Que dice papá, que es lo que siente? Es que no puedo hablar. Papá, si puede hablar. Está hablando bien. Yo lo puedo oÃr. Me puse a sobarle el...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Latino-Hispano / Newsletter / Profiles / Silvia and Linda, family caregivers / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 30, 2013 · Last modified October 7, 2014
“Alzheimer’s es fatal. Es importante que la familia llegue a aceptar esto.” La primer vez que escuche esto fue en una junta de educación sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer’s. Estas palabras resuenan en mi...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Latino-Hispano / Profiles / Silvia and Linda, family caregivers / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published July 30, 2013 · Last modified October 7, 2014
¿Papá, adivine adonde hemos estado esta semana? Fuimos a Washington D.C. a pedirles a los del Congreso que suporten las causas de Alzheimer’s. Papá no respondió. Linda se fue a la cocina a prepárales...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published July 22, 2013 · Last modified October 7, 2014
Dear Researchers, On my 63rd Birthday, I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. As a nurse, I was willing to face this disease. However, the support and love of my family really enabled me to get...