Alzheimer's champions / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 21, 2015 · Last modified January 19, 2016
by Lou A. Bordisso, Ed.D Many years ago, I journeyed from Sacramento, California to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to begin a year as a Novice with a Roman Catholic order. In the middle of my cross-country journey, I...
Pledge to go purple for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month “” an opportunity to join the global conversation about the brain, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Everyone...
Special thanks to ATR International for allowing us to repost this story from their blog. By all accounts, Julianne Moore delivers an impactful performance in the movie Still Alice. So impactful in fact, that ATR...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 11, 2015 · Last modified January 19, 2016
Mr. Leu’s story: To our dear friends, Some of you may have heard what has happened to us while others may not. After some thought, I decided to share with you that my wife...
Advocacy / Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 17, 2015 · Last modified January 19, 2016
During National Volunteer Week and all year long, we wish to celebrate the stories of our dedicated and hard-working volunteers. This is the story of Marissa Low, caregiver, advocate, volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association:...
Advocacy / Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 14, 2015 · Last modified January 19, 2016
During National Volunteer Week and all year long, we wish to celebrate the stories of our dedicated and hard-working volunteers. This is the story of Gini Cunningham, daughter, sister, volunteer advocate for the Alzheimer’s...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / Education / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 6, 2015 · Last modified January 19, 2016
Helpful information related to this story: Music, art and Alzheimer’s page on alz.org The positive power of music as therapy Local education conference and classes Local support groups
Advocacy / News and notes / Research / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 30, 2015 · Last modified January 19, 2016
I expected the electricity of a 1000 delegates gathered at the Alzheimer’s Advocacy Forum. I expected the excitement of visiting our Senators and Representatives. What I didn’t expect was the power of a purple...
