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...
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The importance of selfcare and being prepared
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...
Attorney volunteers to teach families about legal planning
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...
Military family battles dementia together
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...
Perspective of a young caregiver
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...
Individuals share tips for #LivingWell with Alzheimer’s or other dementias
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...
Diagnosis: the first step to living well with a cognitive impairment
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:...
I’ve Just Been Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s. Can I Still Work?
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....
