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I lost my wife of 37 years, Susie, to this terrible disease in 2008. She was diagnosed at age 51 and died at age 61″¦ way too young for her life to end! Since...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 21, 2015 · Last modified June 1, 2015
I lost my wife of 37 years, Susie, to this terrible disease in 2008. She was diagnosed at age 51 and died at age 61″¦ way too young for her life to end! Since...
Pledge to go purple for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month “” an opportunity to join the global conversation about the brain, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Everyone...
Special thanks to ATR International for allowing us to repost this story from their blog. By all accounts, Julianne Moore delivers an impactful performance in the movie Still Alice. So impactful in fact, that ATR...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / Education
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 11, 2015 · Last modified January 19, 2016
Helpful information related to this story: Infographic as a pdf Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center – Dressing and Grooming Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center Additional caregiver tips on Alzheimersblog.org
Advocacy / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 21, 2015 · Last modified January 19, 2016
By Dera Williams “I told you I’m not going anywhere and I don’t want anyone in my house. I can take care of myself. You all are trying to get rid of me.” Mama...
Advocacy / Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 17, 2015 · Last modified January 19, 2016
During National Volunteer Week and all year long, we wish to celebrate the stories of our dedicated and hard-working volunteers. This is the story of Marissa Low, caregiver, advocate, volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association:...
Alzheimer's champions / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 15, 2015
During National Volunteer Week and all year long, we wish to celebrate the stories of our dedicated and hard-working volunteers. This is the story of Alexandria Hobbs, granddaughter, walker, volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association:...
Advocacy / Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 14, 2015 · Last modified January 19, 2016
During National Volunteer Week and all year long, we wish to celebrate the stories of our dedicated and hard-working volunteers. This is the story of Gini Cunningham, daughter, sister, volunteer advocate for the Alzheimer’s...