Think It Over… (February 2015)
You can be forgiven if you missed this, but in January in the midst of the Federal Budget Reconciliation and the Continuing Resolution – the two bills that kept the Federal government funded –...
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NEW REPORT: If we find an Alzheimer’s treatment by 2025 we can save $220 billion in five years!
The U.S. could save $220 billion within the first five years of a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease being introduced, according to a new Alzheimer’s Association report Changing the Trajectory of Alzheimer’s Disease: How a...
Behind the scenes at the 25th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum – Day 1
Over 900 Alzheimer’s advocates have gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 25th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum. We have asked attendees from the Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter to share their insights from...
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...
Caregiving essentiALZ: A new Alzheimer’s Association training and certification program
A caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s disease wants to be prepared, have knowledge and feel confident in the care they are providing. There are 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and 14.9 million...
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...
