“You don’t look like you have Alzheimer’s disease”
A few weeks ago, I developed a cough. I went to the doctor, they checked everything out and sent me home. But I wasn’t getting better. I started to worry when the cough got...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / Latino-Hispano / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 6, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
A few weeks ago, I developed a cough. I went to the doctor, they checked everything out and sent me home. But I wasn’t getting better. I started to worry when the cough got...
Alzheimer's champions / Karen, advocacy volunteer / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 5, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
On March 4, more than 130 “ordinary” Californians — all touched in some way by Alzheimer’s disease — convened in Sacramento for the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Advocacy Day. We came from across the state,...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Research
by eedgerly · Published March 3, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
Just last week, we awarded a special type of grant we call an Every Day Technologies for Alzheimer’s Care grant to Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, Ph.D., professor of research in the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver / Women and Alzheimer's
by acarrillo · Published February 13, 2014 · Last modified April 12, 2014
These last few months have been very intense. John’s cancer diagnosis last month was just the icing on the cake. Before the holidays, I was already looking at different care homes and only put...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / Education Videos / Love Stories / Paula, living with early stage Alzheimer's / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 11, 2014 · Last modified January 21, 2016
Food, laughter, adventure and family are at the center of Paula and Bill’s relationship. Together, they are facing Alzheimer’s the only way they know how: as advocates for the cause! Paula and Bill: How...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / Education Videos / Love Stories / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 11, 2014 · Last modified January 21, 2016
Gene and Art are facing Alzheimer’s disease with the same humor and love they have had for each other since they first met – and they have great advice for other couples who are...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver / Caregiving / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / Education Videos / Love Stories / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 11, 2014 · Last modified January 21, 2016
We’ll look for any excuse to re-visit our first-ever Love Story. Watch as Angie reminds John about how they met, their wedding and more. Angie and John: How we met
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / Education Videos / Love Stories / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 11, 2014 · Last modified January 21, 2016
Tracy was the primary caregiver for her grandmother, who died with Alzheimer’s disease – and now she is the primary caregiver for her wife Jen. This is their story. Tracy and Jen: How we...