Why did you give up the keys? People with Alz weigh in
Hello and welcome to the second day of our National Caregivers Month coverage! As you know, this week, we’re focusing on driving. We’ve asked a few members of one of our Early Stage support...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published November 2, 2011 · Last modified April 12, 2014
Hello and welcome to the second day of our National Caregivers Month coverage! As you know, this week, we’re focusing on driving. We’ve asked a few members of one of our Early Stage support...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published November 1, 2011 · Last modified April 12, 2014
Good morning and happy National Caregivers Month! During each week in November, I am going to highlighting a different caregiving issue. This week, we’re tackling driving. A topic that comes up regularly with caregivers...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published October 26, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
We were sitting at the dinner table, just finishing up our evening meal when John looked at me and said, “I’m really sad.” I stopped fussing with the plates and gave him my full...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published October 25, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Reading the letters to the editor section of the newspaper is appealing to me. If published in a well-respected periodical, such letters can provide even more insight into an issue than the original article,...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published October 24, 2011 · Last modified April 16, 2014
We are just wrapping up our “marching season,” with Walks to End Alzheimer’s from Fresno to Redding. I was in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose and Redding. I love these events for many reasons...
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...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 30, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Leave a comment below to let us know about the everyday heroes in your life! In honor of Alzheimer’s Action Day on September 21, we are highlighting 21 Everyday Heroes. Today, we’re rounding out our...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 29, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
The Dementia and Driving Resource Center is a new section on alz.org designed to provide information and support to persons with Alzheimer’s and their families about the issue of driving. This site was created...