See WALK and Win!
Have you seen our WALK advertising around town? The first 50 people to take a photo and post it on their Facebook page will receive a FREE download of “If There Was No You”...
Alzheimers and Dementia Blog - Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Blog
“If one more person tells me that I need to make time for myself, I will puke!”
“As a caregiver, it is so important that you take care of yourself.” That is a very true statement, and one which we utter frequently to those folks who are dedicated to caring for...
Reflections on the NAPA Listening Session in San Francisco
It’s amazing what you learn when you listen as those who attended the NAPA Listening Session in San Francisco on August 10 can attest; in fact, there was some very eye-popping testimony! No, NAPA...
More comments from NAPA listening session
The comments continue regarding research, public awareness, health care, long term care and more! “The caregiver needs help because they often resist support and don’t reach out for help until they are half dead....
NAPA listening session is underway in SF!
The National Alzheimer’s Project Act listening session is underway in San Francisco. More than 200 Alzheimer’s advocates are currently at the San Francisco Union Square Hilton telling Don Moulds, deputy assistant secretary for Planning...
A Message from the President
View this personal message from the President about NAPA and give us your thoughts on what should be included in the National Alzheimer’s Plan at our listening session on Wednesday, August 10 in San...
Encouraging news: New docs learn people skills and communities prepare for an aging population
Recently reading two newspaper articles significantly increased my optimism temperature when thinking about our preparation for the future. First, the New York Times article, “New for Aspiring Doctors, the People Skills Test,” outlined a...
Alzheimer’s Research Breakthroughs to be Unveiled at International Conference
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (AAICAD) 2011, the world’s leading forum on dementia research, begins this weekend in Paris, France. As a supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association, we want you to...
