Education Conferences / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 1, 2014 · Last modified May 7, 2014
The Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with Monterey Bay Geriatric Resource Center presents Alzheimer’s disease and Related Dementias: Accepting the Challenge May 17, 2014 Hyatt Regency Monterey Conference Center 1 Old Golf Course Road Monterey,...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / News and notes / Newsletter / Research
by eedgerly · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
We’ve all had times when we felt overwhelmed to the point of “losing it.” For me this happened when I badly injured my knee in the Alps and was alone in a hospital where...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified April 12, 2014
At the urging of the Alzheimer’s Association and its more than 600,000 advocates, the funding bill signed into law January 17 by President Obama contained an unprecedented $122 million increase for Alzheimer’s research, education,...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader / News and notes / Newsletter
by wmfisher · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified April 11, 2014
Our Alzheimer’s Association family was stunned over the holidays when our Board Member Pat Sippel of Carmel, Calif. passed away unexpectedly. Our Monterey office Director Sherry Williams tells the story of Pat coming into...
Alzheimer's research news / News and notes / Newsletter / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research and we are proud that so many of the world’s leading Alzheimer’s innovators can be found right here in our own back...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Nicole walked and fundraised for Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Sacramento in honor of her dad who has Alzheimer’s, then that very same evening, her dad walked her down the aisle for her wedding!...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified April 12, 2014
There is no single test that proves a person has Alzheimer’s. A diagnosis is made through a complete assessment that considers all possible causes. Medical history A health care provider will review the patient’s...
Alzheimer's champions / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified March 31, 2014
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 –...
