Alzheimer's champions / Alzheimer's research news / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published January 12, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Who would have thought that the ability of medical personnel to administer cognitive tests for their patients could get them sued? But, according to a January 4 article in the San Francisco Examiner Doctors...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by eedgerly · Published January 9, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
We know that smoking is bad for our health, but what about nicotine? A new study looks at the possible positive effect of the nicotine patch on memory and thinking. The study, published today...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by eedgerly · Published January 9, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Whenever I speak to audiences about brain health, I ask, “Has anyone noticed any changes in their brain in the last decade or so?” Inevitably everyone – and I mean everyone – over age...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published January 3, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
A year or so ago, my aunt gave me a message from her husband. She told me that Uncle Dan had asked her to deliver to me a one word message: recalibrate. She...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published December 12, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
As we wind down the year, I am reminded that there are so many avenues for our advocacy! In just the past few days, I’ve come across a variety of stories that have an...
News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association Staff · Published December 5, 2011 · Last modified January 5, 2012
“My husband Coleman and I lived and raised our three children in Livermore, Calif. I had a wonderful career as a Registered Nurse. As part of that career I served several kinds of nursing...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by eedgerly · Published December 1, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
If eating fish every week meant you wouldn’t get Alzheimer’s in twenty years would you do it? For some of us the answer is “Heck, yes!” Unfortunately, it’s not totally clear how much a...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published November 30, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Today marks the last of our National Caregivers Month blog series. I hope you’ve learned a lot and taken steps to seek support and help. A huge thanks to all of our amazing caregivers...
