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 / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by esmith · Published June 27, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
It’s almost July and that means it’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s kick-off season. I’ve been travelling around to all our walk communities to attend kick-off events where I get a chance to meet walkers...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published June 21, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Screaming headlines greeted me when I returned from an Alzheimer’s meeting in San Diego on Friday night – “Memory Implant Gives Rats Sharper Recollection.” Well, not really a headline, and not screaming either, but...
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 champions / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by esmith · Published June 3, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
I can’t believe it’s already June and Walk to End Alzheimer’s is in full swing. In May, we launched our national advertising campaign and we’ve been getting calls from all over Northern California and...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published May 23, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Unable to attend this year’s Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C., which just concluded, I got caught up on its “happenings” by reading some of the highlights. Sure, I know missing the party is not...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published May 17, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Following yesterday’s inspiring opening comments by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, my fellow advocates and I were in store for an intense day of learning, training and sharing. We first heard from members of...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published May 16, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Good morning from day two of the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum. In this morning’s general session, we heard from former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. Newt co-chaired the Alzheimer’s Study Group with Senator...
