Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 31, 2012 · Last modified April 12, 2014
A common question we receive at the Alzheimer’s Association is “Can Alzheimer’s be diagnosed?” It’s a valid question as many experts have said that Alzheimer’s can only be definitively diagnosed at the time of...
Alzheimer's research news / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 31, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce two new grants were awarded in our Chapter: Geoffrey A. Kerchner, M.D., Ph.D. from Stanford University will pursue Hippocampal Striatal Anatomy in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A 7T...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 12, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Thanks to everyone who turned out for our 7th Annual Alzheimer’s Disease: Circle of Care Conference. We heard some great information throughout the day including a talk on New Trends: Understanding and Treatment of...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 2, 2011 · Last modified October 7, 2014
“My father died of complications from diabetes at the tender age of 59 and I thought I had experienced one of the worst diseases known to mankind. Diabetes slowly robbed him of a normal...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 2, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
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...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 10, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
In January of 2009, Greenbrae, Calif., resident Kathleen Zalecki was approached by her daughters who expressed concerns about her memory. As an active almost-65-year-old who cycled regularly and was living a full and busy...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 30, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Leave a comment below to let us know about the everyday heroes in your life! In honor of Alzheimer’s Action Day on September 21, we are highlighting 21 Everyday Heroes. Today, we’re rounding out our...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 29, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
The Dementia and Driving Resource Center is a new section on alz.org designed to provide information and support to persons with Alzheimer’s and their families about the issue of driving. This site was created...
