Alzheimer's champions / Alzheimer's research news / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published January 12, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Who would have thought that the ability of medical personnel to administer cognitive tests for their patients could get them sued? But, according to a January 4 article in the San Francisco Examiner Doctors...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published December 12, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
As we wind down the year, I am reminded that there are so many avenues for our advocacy! In just the past few days, I’ve come across a variety of stories that have an...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published November 18, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Those of us aching for the day that people with Alzheimer’s are truly integrated into our communities coined a phrase: we want communities that are Alzheimer’s friendly. After all, the disability community has led...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published October 25, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Reading the letters to the editor section of the newspaper is appealing to me. If published in a well-respected periodical, such letters can provide even more insight into an issue than the original article,...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published September 7, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
I know what you’re thinking: What, vote now? Do you know what month it is? Well, if you live in San Francisco, summer is (hopefully) just beginning. But yes, I do know what month...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published August 12, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
It’s amazing what you learn when you listen as those who attended the NAPA Listening Session in San Francisco on August 10 can attest; in fact, there was some very eye-popping testimony! No, NAPA...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published July 14, 2011 · Last modified April 15, 2014
Recently reading two newspaper articles significantly increased my optimism temperature when thinking about our preparation for the future. First, the New York Times article, “New for Aspiring Doctors, the People Skills Test,” outlined a...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published July 1, 2011 · Last modified April 15, 2014
Have you noticed that so many times during the day, something makes you think of Alzheimer’s? It happens to me, too, and three occasions immediately come to mind. Driving a few days ago and...
