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...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published May 15, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
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...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published May 10, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
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...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published May 6, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
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 and dementia caregiver tips / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
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.
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
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...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
When Saratoga, Calif. resident Bonny Morley was just 16 years old, she began learning to quilt. What started as a hobby grew into a lifelong passion – she has created more than 100 quilts...
