Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published April 21, 2011 · Last modified April 15, 2014
Sometimes the news we read and hear about Alzheimer’s disease is dizzying and it seems that only researchers with multiple initials after their names can understand and make sense of such new developments. But,...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published April 15, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
A recent health scare made me start thinking about what would happen to John if something suddenly happened to me. I’m not worried about the overall money situation, we created a trust over a...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association Staff · Published April 14, 2011 · Last modified April 15, 2014
The attached document is content from a paper presented at the Alzheimer’s Association education conference held in Rohert park on Thursday, April 7. Written by Patrick Fox, Ph.D., professor of Sociology and Health Policy,...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published April 13, 2011 · Last modified April 15, 2014
In a flash, the hope I had upon reading a recent article in the New York Times (“Vast Gene Study Offers New Insights into Alzheimer’s“) was dashed as California’s budget actions took a hard-hitting...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published April 7, 2011 · Last modified April 12, 2014
If you read my last blog, you’ll remember that I promised to continue with the tips from those who have this disease. Many caregivers have shared with me that they are disappointed in friends...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published March 24, 2011 · Last modified April 15, 2014
Last week we released our annual Facts and Figures report in which we see page after page of remarkable, alarming, depressing, motivating statistics. The information that has impressed me most over the past few...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published March 18, 2011 · Last modified April 12, 2014
A few people with early stage Alzheimer’s recently shared with me a list they came up with that expresses what they think their care partners need to know. I thought it was very well...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published March 16, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Wonder what it’s like to be at the State Capitol in Sacramento at a time when California is bleeding red? Well, if you are there to raise awareness and tell your elected officials that...
