Alzheimers and Dementia Blog - Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Blog
One of my favorite things to do as the CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association is present research checks to young scientists who are exploring innovative ways to tackle Alzheimer’s disease. I did just that...
John woke up yesterday morning at 6 a.m. and decided the time was right to plant our tomatoes. Never mind that we had yet to buy the needed items to create our garden, he...
Alzheimer’s disease can cause a person to act in different and unpredictable ways, which can lead to misunderstanding, frustration and tension – particularly between the person with dementia and the caregiver.
Administering medication to someone with Alzheimer’s can be a daunting responsibility. Preventing missed pills or giving the wrong dosage are valid concerns. Here are some suggestions: Learn about each medication before administering. Make sure...
When Saratoga, Calif. resident Bonny Morley was just 16 years old, she began learning to quilt. What started as a hobby grew into a lifelong passion – she has created more than 100 quilts...
Do you think everyone is asleep at the wheel? Well, I do too, sometimes”¦ but not this week! This week I encountered nearly four thousand people who gathered at the annual conference for the...
Sometimes the news we read and hear about Alzheimer’s disease is dizzying and it seems that only researchers with multiple initials after their names can understand and make sense of such new developments. But,...
A recent health scare made me start thinking about what would happen to John if something suddenly happened to me. I’m not worried about the overall money situation, we created a trust over a...