John doesn’t let Alzheimer’s get in the way of Valentine’s day
Valentine’s Day has always been a big deal at our house. Although my husband is a year round romantic, he feels that this is the day to put the cherry on top of the...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver / Newsletter
by acarrillo · Published February 25, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Valentine’s Day has always been a big deal at our house. Although my husband is a year round romantic, he feels that this is the day to put the cherry on top of the...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published February 24, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
A couple of weeks ago the country celebrated the birth date of Ronald Reagan. In addition to being the former Governor of California and President, he is also probably the country’s most well-known Alzheimer’s...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 23, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Are you as big a fan of NBC11’s Raj Mathai as we are? We’re thrilled to announce Raj will be the emcee of the Alzheimer’s Association Memories in the Making Art & Wine Auction...
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...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 6, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
USA Today article New Alzheimer’s law aims to coordinate efforts, strategy covers NAPA. “Alzheimer’s disease, already a national epidemic according to experts, got a lift this week. On Tuesday, President Obama signed the National...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 5, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
Thanks to advocates like you, landmark legislation has passed. On January 4, 2011, President Obama signed the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) into law. For the first time, we will have a coordinated national...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 3, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Many of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease are first recognized in an individual’s confusion over financial issues. Trouble keeping track of monthly bills, an inability to manage a budget or making poor...