Data from the Alzheimer’s Association® 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the barriers communities of color face in getting an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and receiving care. Vickie Stephens is caring for her family and helping the African...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published December 26, 2019 · Last modified December 30, 2019
January is the prime time of the year for fresh starts and new goals. A recent article in ALZ magazine, the Alzheimer’s Association magazine about the fight to end Alzheimer’s, talks about the three...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 30, 2019 · Last modified October 31, 2019
In honor of her grandfather, Elizabeth W. of Piedmont chose to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s as her Girl Scout project. She has conducted community outreach, made a video on brain health tips, and shared her...
Finding his pathLike many young people growing up in Peru, Serggio Lanata, MD, MS was encouraged to decide on a career path before entering college. After figuring out what didn’t interest him, Serggio started...
For the past three years, we have worked with Congressman Ami Bera on his annual Brain Health Forum. We appreciate Congressman Bera’s efforts to educate his constituents on important issues related to Alzheimer’s disease...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Michelle Johnston · Published March 5, 2018 · Last modified July 2, 2018
Arthur Murray expands their efforts to support the Alzheimer’s Association through The Longest Day. Last year, we shared how chapter board member and dance student, Nancy Westcott, recruited local Arthur Murray studios to...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Latino-Hispano
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 21, 2014 · Last modified October 7, 2014
The Alzheimer’s Association would like to invite the community to a free educational event offered in Spanish – Honor Your Mother; Learn About Memory Loss – on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 9:00 am...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by eedgerly · Published March 21, 2012 · Last modified April 26, 2014
There have been a couple of recent articles about common vitamins and their effect on individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. I thought it was a great opportunity to recap some of these supplements and what...
