Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / News and notes / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 21, 2016 · Last modified March 22, 2016
A local study focusing on Alzheimer’s received major funding support this week. The study is conducted by the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center and led by UCSF Professor Deborah Barnes. The Alzheimer’s Association,...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 14, 2016 · Last modified March 11, 2016
Friday evening, the 13th Annual Memories in the Making Art and Wine Auction took place at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. The beautiful art that was auctioned off was created by people...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / Education Videos / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 2, 2016 · Last modified November 5, 2018
The early stage panel at the 2015 Northbay Conference, Understanding Memory Loss, shares their experiences being diagnosed and living with dementia. You may also download additional insights from several early stage support groups here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/e57785ba-244e-4917-ac0a-2da64b061126 Helpful information...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 13, 2016 · Last modified January 19, 2016
Jesslyn Morrison’s dad, Jesse, has dementia. He lives in a memory care facility in Modesto, CA, and each time Jesslyn visits, she is struck by the other residents who live there too. Each of...
Over 3,500 walkers joined us in San Francisco on September 19, 2015 for Walk to End Alzheimer’s – many shared their reason for being there. Here are several “Why I Walk” stories to motivate and...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 28, 2015 · Last modified November 4, 2015
During the months of September and October, the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada completed 17 inspiring Walk events. From Fresno to Monterey to Redding to Reno, people gathered to do their...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 14, 2015 · Last modified November 5, 2018
by Cynthia Nakayama Our loved ones with dementia live in the moment. They know “˜how they feel’ even if they don’t remember what happened. So a family caregiver continually works toward a good life...
Alexis Janosik, age 14, wrote a poem about her grandfather, Mariano Cordoba, who she called “Ito” – short for “Abuelito”. Mariano was a professional Flamenco guitar player and music had been his life since...
