Unable to attend the Forum, but still inspired
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...
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Notes from the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum: Day 2 & 3 Training and to the Hill
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...
Notes from the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum: Day 2, Newt Gingrich
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...
Notes from the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum: Day 1, a celebration of success
Greetings from the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. The Forum got off to a rousing start this evening with a review of the past year’s advocacy success on the state and federal...
New research funded by the Alzheimer’s Association yesterday
One of my favorite things to do as the CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association is present research checks to young scientists who are exploring innovative ways to tackle Alzheimer’s disease. I did just that...
Angie and John witness a violent act that leaves them with a sense of loss
John woke up yesterday morning at 6 a.m. and decided the time was right to plant our tomatoes. Never mind that we had yet to buy the needed items to create our garden, he...
Alzheimer’s Basics: Difficult Behavior
Alzheimer’s disease can cause a person to act in different and unpredictable ways, which can lead to misunderstanding, frustration and tension – particularly between the person with dementia and the caregiver.
Caregiver Corner: Tips for giving medication
Administering medication to someone with Alzheimer’s can be a daunting responsibility. Preventing missed pills or giving the wrong dosage are valid concerns. Here are some suggestions: Learn about each medication before administering. Make sure...
