Alzheimer's research news / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 28, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Before breaking for lunch, the room full of 150 Alzheimer’s researchers and scientists heard from a group of presenters about the latest in clinical and translational neuroscience. Presenters included Dr. Lea Grinberg from UCSF,...
Alzheimer's research news / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 28, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Today, world leaders in Alzheimer’s research have gathered at the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada’s Alzheimer’s Researchers’ Symposium. The Symposium is a place for the brightest minds in Northern California Alzheimer’s...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 15, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
A MASSIVE GRASSROOTS OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT IS NEEDED STARTING TODAY IF WE ARE TO SAVE ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE Contact Governor Brown’s office at 916.445.2841 and ask him to: 1. Sign AB 96 AB...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Alzheimer’s disease can cause a person to act in different and unpredictable ways, which can lead to misunderstanding, frustration and tension – particularly between the person with dementia and the caregiver.
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Administering medication to someone with Alzheimer’s can be a daunting responsibility. Preventing missed pills or giving the wrong dosage are valid concerns. Here are some suggestions: Learn about each medication before administering. Make sure...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
When Saratoga, Calif. resident Bonny Morley was just 16 years old, she began learning to quilt. What started as a hobby grew into a lifelong passion – she has created more than 100 quilts...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association Staff · Published April 14, 2011 · Last modified April 15, 2014
The attached document is content from a paper presented at the Alzheimer’s Association education conference held in Rohert park on Thursday, April 7. Written by Patrick Fox, Ph.D., professor of Sociology and Health Policy,...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 15, 2011 · Last modified April 15, 2014
The U.S. is entering a period of unprecedented Alzheimer’s disease growth, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. The new report shows there are nearly 15 million Americans providing unpaid...
