Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 6, 2015
Memories in the Making is an Alzheimer’s Association art therapy program for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Volunteer facilitators help people with dementia – many of whom often have no art background –...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / Education Videos / Love Stories / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 5, 2015 · Last modified January 21, 2016
A second marriage for both, Nancy and Rod’s love story is a whirlwind romance that has endured and thrived even after Rodney’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. The couple shares their early days together, how they keep...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver / Caregiving / Profiles
by acarrillo · Published November 16, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
John is in hospice, but stable. He has lost about 40 pounds in the last 12 months which is the most troubling thing right now as he eats everything put in front of him,...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Caregiving / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 16, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
My father Thomas William Maher worked on his family’s share cropping farm before joining the Air Force and serving as a gunner on a B-29 in the Korean War. This earned him a military scholarship and...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by esmith · Published October 15, 2014
Thank you to everyone who came out to the 2014 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in San Francisco! We asked the question “Why do you Walk?” and you answered it in many meaningful...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / Education / Education Conferences / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 15, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
2014 Understanding Memory Loss: Strategies for Success VI DATE: Thursday, December 4, 2014 LOCATION: Yountville Community Center 6516 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 Get Directions The Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with Napa Valley Hospice &...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / Education / Education Conferences / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 15, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
2014 Alzheimer’s Disease Circle of Care: 10th Annual Conference for Families DATE: Saturday, November 8, 2014 TIME: 9 am – 4 pm LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Hotel 1221 Chess Drive Foster City, CA Get Directions...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 23, 2014
In 2013, Sushma shared photos of her caregiving experience with her dad Daniel, who was living with Alzheimer’s disease. At the time, Sushma had been living in Antioch, working full time in Walnut Creek, and...
