Alzheimer's research news / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 28, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Today, world leaders in Alzheimer’s research have gathered at the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada’s Alzheimer’s Researchers’ Symposium. The Symposium is a place for the brightest minds in Northern California Alzheimer’s...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 15, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
A MASSIVE GRASSROOTS OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT IS NEEDED STARTING TODAY IF WE ARE TO SAVE ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE Contact Governor Brown’s office at 916.445.2841 and ask him to: 1. Sign AB 96 AB...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
When Saratoga, Calif. resident Bonny Morley was just 16 years old, she began learning to quilt. What started as a hobby grew into a lifelong passion – she has created more than 100 quilts...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 15, 2011 · Last modified April 15, 2014
The U.S. is entering a period of unprecedented Alzheimer’s disease growth, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. The new report shows there are nearly 15 million Americans providing unpaid...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 23, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Are you as big a fan of NBC11’s Raj Mathai as we are? We’re thrilled to announce Raj will be the emcee of the Alzheimer’s Association Memories in the Making Art & Wine Auction...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 2, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
There will be Sprinkles Cupcakes, fine wine, gourmet food, luxury auction items – and beautiful paintings created by individuals with Alzheimer’s disease! Join us for the Memories in the Making Art & Wine Auction...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 27, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
This year, the first baby boomers turn 65, entering into is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. This report conveys the burden of Alzheimer’s and dementia on individuals, families, government and the nation’s...
Alzheimer's champions / Alzheimer's research news / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 26, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel last week said that florbetapir (Amyvid), a radioactive dye proposed for use in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to detect amyloid buildup in the brain, could...
