I woke up mean: An emotional story triggers another day of grieving
I woke up mean. I knew it the moment my eyes opened that this had the beginnings of a bad day. John was already up so I had a few moments to try and...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published February 11, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
I woke up mean. I knew it the moment my eyes opened that this had the beginnings of a bad day. John was already up so I had a few moments to try and...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 2, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
There will be Sprinkles Cupcakes, fine wine, gourmet food, luxury auction items – and beautiful paintings created by individuals with Alzheimer’s disease! Join us for the Memories in the Making Art & Wine Auction...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published February 2, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
This month marks my 24th year with the Alzheimer’s Association – I have been with the organization for 24 of its 31 years. My wife, daughter, Golden Retriever and I moved here in 1986...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by Alzheimer's Association Staff · Published January 27, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
How does CA Governor Jerry Brown’s budget affect Alzheimer families? Governor Brown’s proposal for the 2011-12 California state budget includes $12.5 billion in spending reductions, $12 billion in revenues and approximately $1.9 billion in...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 27, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
This year, the first baby boomers turn 65, entering into is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. This report conveys the burden of Alzheimer’s and dementia on individuals, families, government and the nation’s...
Alzheimer's champions / Alzheimer's research news / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 26, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel last week said that florbetapir (Amyvid), a radioactive dye proposed for use in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to detect amyloid buildup in the brain, could...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver / Holidays
by acarrillo · Published January 18, 2011 · Last modified December 5, 2014
Holidays are normally a bit stressful and an illness can crank up the stress levels. That’s what happened to us this holiday season.
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published January 12, 2011 · Last modified April 12, 2014
I attended a staff in-service at the Alzheimer’s Association about utilizing social media for advancing our cause. I went only because I thought I needed to know what the topic entails – I admit...