Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 7, 2013 · 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 –...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 5, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
I was living in San Jose, California when my parents visited from Arizona to help take care of me while I was recovering from surgery. My dad was driving me to a medical appointment...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by acarrillo · Published January 10, 2013 · Last modified April 3, 2014
What a difference a year has made in our journey with Alzheimer’s. At this time last year, John was able to care for himself. He could make lunch, walk the dog and do a...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published November 20, 2012 · Last modified April 13, 2014
As many of our Alzheimer’s community is aware, caregiving is incredibly stressful – especially when giving care at home without little outside help. Today we have a blog by Sam, who struggled for years...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published November 13, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Today we’re celebrating Kat, a caregiver who lost her mother in August of this year. Remember to add a tribute to the caregiver in your life at www.alz.org/nadam. My mother passed away on Wednesday,...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Newsletter / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published November 1, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Sometimes caregivers feel like they are barely hanging in there! Author and caregiving guru Elaine Sanchez presented a few real world caregiver survival tips at our annual Circle of Care conference. First, she advised...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Newsletter / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published November 1, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
November is National Caregivers Month, so we’re celebrating and honoring our Alzheimer’s caregivers by sharing stories written from the caregiver point of view. We’re starting today with Laurie, who is a long distance caregiver...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 18, 2012 · Last modified April 18, 2014
In celebration of World Alzheimer’s Month in September, we’re highlighting Alzheimer’s stories from around the world. Today’s story comes from a caregiver in Santiago, Chile – Elena Muñoz Iván’s. She writes a beautiful blog...
