Author: Alzheimer's Association
A Life Marked by Love and Kindness
Hal Ellis first noticed his second wife, Pearl, when they worked together at the Amphenol Corporation in Los Gatos, Calif. The company’s annual inventory was in process “” an immense undertaking that kept employees...
Paula, Episode 3: Going public with Alzheimer’s
Part 1: Telling my family and friends Part 2: Telling the world
Dos Voces, Un Destino: El Año Viejo
Ya que paso el año viejo es buen tiempo para reflejar en nuestras vidas. El 2013 fue el año en que abrimos nuestras vidas a todos. Para nosotros era importante contar nuestra historia para...
A Day in the Life of a Caregiver: Stephanie and Dolores
In this video series, we highlight caregivers Stephanie and Dolores. These women care for their husbands who have Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s a look at what an average day looks like from sun up to...
Helping Alzheimer’s Families – Including Your Own – Survive the Holidays
Holidays can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease, and can be a particularly stressful time for caregivers. The added layer of seemingly required holiday rituals, family and other social obligations, may completely tear...
Caregiving is never easy – join the #lifeasacaregiver tweetathon
November is National Family Caregiver Month. Join the #lifeasacaregiver conversation. Tweets about “#lifeasacaregiver”
Portrait of Care: Jim
Jim is a caregiver for his mom, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2011 – but she has been showing signs for more than 15 years. He handles all of her day to day...
