My journey with Alzheimer’s and BvB
I have never played flag football, but earlier this year I found myself promoting a legendary flag football game at Candlestick Park, which included a ton of NFL stars celebrating the legacy of ‘The...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 18, 2014
I have never played flag football, but earlier this year I found myself promoting a legendary flag football game at Candlestick Park, which included a ton of NFL stars celebrating the legacy of ‘The...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 5, 2014 · Last modified August 6, 2014
We could start this out with the old adage that you don’t know what you’re missing until you find it. Or that someone is looking down on you and continues to bless you (if...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 5, 2014 · Last modified August 6, 2014
I grew up playing flag football with my dad and most of the 12 boys on my street. We also played hockey, baseball and soccer. We played for fun, to get our exercise and...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips
by Alzheimer's Association · Published July 15, 2014 · Last modified September 26, 2019
The FBI, AARP and many senior-focused healthcare organizations have warned that seniors and people suffering from dementia are prime scam targets. Scam artists look for people who may feel isolated and crave interaction. Elderly...
In this interview on the podcast The Aging Boomers, our Chapter CEO Bill Fisher discusses Alzheimer’s basics such as the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia and talks about what we are doing to combat...
Adult Day Health is an affordable care option that provides your loved one with opportunities for social stimulation and continued independence. Rather than just sitting at home, Adult Day Health provides activities with others...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 19, 2014
Our team Soggy Waffles, is participating in the Longest Day in honor of all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, especially my dad Jim. My family noticed symptoms in 2008, during...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 18, 2014
On June 21, I will begin the second half of my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail beginning at Rockfish Gap, VA-the southern start of the Shenandoah National Park. In 2009, my dream of thru-hiking...