Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published September 10, 2012 · Last modified April 16, 2014
In celebration of World Alzheimer’s Month in September, we’re highlighting Alzheimer’s stories from around the world. We start in the Philippines with a story by Mona Sabalones Gonzalez, a writer, editor and blogger whose...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 15, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Two years ago, at the age of 56, my neurologist informed me that I had been diagnosed with Younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. My diagnosis was both a shock and a relief in that it finally...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Alzheimer's research news / Profiles / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by esmith · Published July 20, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
A message from my dad Rick, who finds inspiration from all of the research coming out of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference: The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease 2012 (AAIC), the world’s...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Profiles
by eedgerly · Published July 19, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
With the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference winding down, I thought it would be a great point to reflect on some of the unsung heroes who are critical in making this research happen: participants in...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published July 6, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Dr. Diane Woodruff cares for her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease approximately four years ago. She regularly attends two different caregiver support groups sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. “They have helped me...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published June 20, 2012 · Last modified April 14, 2014
We’re almost done with our Longest Day blog marathon! Special thanks to Nicole for guest blogging with us today. Nicole is a regular contributor to Cupertino Patch. You can read more about Nicole’s experience...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published June 20, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Our second blog for The Longest Day comes from Lori, a long-time volunteer and fundraiser with the Alzheimer’s Association. Lori’s mother has Alzheimer’s disease. My mother Shirley Preuitt is at the end stages of...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 4, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
When we first came to the United States as refugees from Vietnam, my father worked in a cereal factory with a starting wage of $3.75 per hour. Soon after, my mother also started work...
