Taking steps to avoid financial abuse
One of the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s is decreased or poor judgment. This can put people at higher risk for financial abuse, even in the early stage of the disease. Proper planning and an...
One of the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s is decreased or poor judgment. This can put people at higher risk for financial abuse, even in the early stage of the disease. Proper planning and an...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published August 26, 2019 · Last modified September 6, 2019
Makeba Moore is walking in the Modesto Walk to End Alzheimer’s in memory of her father, Albert Moore who died in April. Noticing his own memory lossThe thought of losing your memory can be...
Conducting online research about Alzheimer’s disease led attorney Vivian Yuan of San Jose to become a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association. Handling the estate for a family member who refused to create a plan...
Michael Mendoza of Rodeo is one of five generations to have earned a commission as an officer in the U.S. Army. His great grandfather served in the U.S. Army during World War I...
by Michelle Johnston · Published July 8, 2018 · Last modified July 10, 2018
Alison Hunter and her sister, Emily, had to grow up fast when their mother developed Alzheimer’s. A call from a concerned sister In 2011, Alison was just about to graduate from college in...
Those living with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments provide encouragement to others. Many individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments find ways to live well after their diagnosis. Pam Montana, one...
by Michelle Johnston · Published February 20, 2018 · Last modified July 12, 2018
Persistence helped Larry Mills find the cause of his symptoms and access education and support. Larry Mills, a claims investigator from the Sacramento area, started having trouble tracking details from his many work cases:...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 21, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Due to an aging workforce, finding employees diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is becoming more common. While many people can remain at work in the early stages of the disease, each person’s situation is unique....