Think It Over….
It’s the “the Marching Season” – Walk to End Alzheimer’s – that time when we engage our communities to bring Alzheimer’s to the fore, to raise funds and awareness for our cause. Our communications...
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Where does your candidate stand on Alzheimer’s?
We will cast our votes for Congress and the Presidency a week from today. If you’re still trying to make up your mind about how to vote, remember to ask your candidates the following...
California Advocacy Day: rainy and inspiring!
It was a soggy morning in Sacramento, but more than 200 dedicated Alzheimer’s Association volunteer advocates still showed up in good spirits to the 2012 Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. Among them: people...
Policy Watch: What your candidates need to know about Alzheimer’s legislation
In November we will once again cast our ballots for President and Congress. What are the major policy issues that affect Alzheimer’s families? Following is a summary of legislation that needs to be on...
Celebrities with Alzheimer’s in the news: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Not normally a sports fan, there are some nuggets of information even I can’t avoid. Like the incredible record of the University of Tennessee’s women’s basketball team. So, when I read today that their...
Reflections on the NAPA Listening Session in San Francisco
It’s amazing what you learn when you listen as those who attended the NAPA Listening Session in San Francisco on August 10 can attest; in fact, there was some very eye-popping testimony! No, NAPA...
A Message from the President
View this personal message from the President about NAPA and give us your thoughts on what should be included in the National Alzheimer’s Plan at our listening session on Wednesday, August 10 in San...
Coming soon: Alzheimer’s listening session in San Francisco 8/10
You may have noticed the recent news about a new therapy for advanced melanoma. Good news. Listening to an interview with one of the scientists involved, he commented, “this is the payoff of decades...
