Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 4, 2016
Results from a nationwide survey of 3500 Americans revealed that very few people are prepared for the cost of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. The personal financial support required by a person...
Advocacy / African American / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 28, 2016 · Last modified October 29, 2018
My advocacy work is personal. My mother died as a result of Alzheimer’s on October 4, 2009. I was there with her every day and every step of the way. My family had always been very close knit and my mother meant the world to me. I didn’t think that I would be able to live without her. It broke my heart into a million pieces and hurt like hell to watch this cruel disease erase my mother’s memory of those she loved and then kill her.
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 17, 2016 · Last modified October 29, 2018
This video provides participants with helpful tips to address behavioral aspects of dementia. The program shares examples of some of the most common behaviors associated with the disease, and empowers caregivers to try a...
Advocacy / Bill, Area Leader / Research
by wmfisher · Published March 10, 2016 · Last modified March 3, 2016
In September, with ambivalent feelings, I told our board that it was time for me to step away from my post as CEO, which I will do later this year. At that point I...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 3, 2016 · Last modified October 29, 2018
The professional staff at the Alzheimer’s Association who take helpline calls answer questions on a wide range of topics. Below are some of the most common caregiver questions. Q: I can’t get any rest! My...
Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Education / Education Videos
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 29, 2016 · Last modified March 7, 2016
Dr. Barnes, PhD, MPH discusses the approach to diagnose the cause of memory decline, outlines currently available therapies for Alzheimer’s disease, and also describes current clinical trials which highlight the benefits of physical activity...
Caregivers have an ally when facing Alzheimer’s disease Imagine being a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s disease and not knowing where to turn for help. Suppose you were told that the only option...
Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Education
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 24, 2016 · Last modified March 7, 2016
Dr. Ayati from the Stanford School of Medicine explains changes in sleep patterns with aging, especially in dementia. He shares about brain circadian rhythm, changes in sleep-awake cycles , as well as the treatment...
