How do you get (and keep) a Senator’s attention?
A year ago, just before Christmas, my mother succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease. Her death ended a 15-year ordeal for herself and her family. As I grieved for her in the months that followed, I...
Category: Advocacy
San Francisco’s Dementia Care Plan – We’re seeing progress!
Here’s what we know about San Francisco: It’s a beautiful city. To fully appreciate those gorgeous vistas, you have to hike up many hills, often at 90 degree angles. The City is known for its...
Where does your candidate stand on Alzheimer’s?
We will cast our votes for Congress and the Presidency a week from today. If you’re still trying to make up your mind about how to vote, remember to ask your candidates the following...
With Walk around the corner, dreams about Mom start to change
In less than a month, thousands of people will gather in San Francisco for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, so I’m in a frame of mind that is slightly off topic. Therefore, this entry...
The Longest Day: Use these hours to fight, fight, fight
Next comes a great reminder to use The Longest Day to get re-charged with inspiration to fight for this cause! Sherrie is a regular contributor to our blog and is a long time advocacy...
We’re told to “Tell your story,” but does it really work?
Do you get tired of being asked to just “tell your story” when speaking to legislators? Do you wonder whether elected officials and policymakers really listen or event understand our message about living with...
A first-time advocate’s experience at Advocacy Day
Saturday, March 31, dawned heavy and cloudy and by the time I left my gym at 8:30 a.m., it was pouring. But, had the sun not come out on schedule at precisely the moment...
Film accurately portrays Alzheimer’s – but will it inspire advocates or drive them away?
To prove to you how lacking I am in movie trivia, I did not realize that “A Separation” won the Academy Award for best foreign film until I went to see it yesterday. Having...
