On a Personal Note”¦(Shirley Randolph)
Chuck and I have been married for 62 years and have 5 children, 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, with another 3 great-grandchildren on the way! We met in Minneapolis when we were just 17 years...
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INFOGRAPHIC: Coping strategies for sundowning and sleep issues
People with Alzheimer’s and dementia may have problems sleeping or increases in behavioral problems that begin at dusk and last into the night (known as sundowning). Here are 8 coping strategies that may help:...
Alzheimer’s Basics: All About Wandering
Wandering and getting lost is common among people with dementia and it can happen during any stage of the disease. A person with Alzheimer’s who wanders may not remember his or her name or...
Caregiver Corner Infographic: What causes aggression in a person with dementia?
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Robert and Linda: A Love Story
Robert and Linda met in the army but rekindled their relationship and ultimately married years later. They share the origins of their love story, the best parts of each other and advice for others facing...
Mark and Carol: A Love Story
Mark and Carol met through a friend and fell in love at a drive-in movie. Hear the couple discuss their first date, their secrets of marital success and the first signs of Carol’s Alzheimer’s...
Finding the “sweet spot” as a caregiver and daughter
Erin Kane is a volunteer advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association and loving caregiver to her mother. This is her caregiver story: I’ve spent the past 7 years living with my mother who was diagnosed with...
Alzheimer’s Association Conference in Sacramento: Understanding Memory Loss
Understanding Memory Loss: Navigating Your Course Date: Thursday, April 2, 2015 Time: 9 am – 4 pm Registration begins at 8 am Location: Sacramento Convention Center 1400 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Get Directions This annual...
