Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published February 11, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
Are you outraged? Me, too! Well, okay, we may be outraged for different reasons but if you’ve found your way to this blog, I bet we agree on at least one thing: We are...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published February 11, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
I woke up mean. I knew it the moment my eyes opened that this had the beginnings of a bad day. John was already up so I had a few moments to try and...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 2, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
There will be Sprinkles Cupcakes, fine wine, gourmet food, luxury auction items – and beautiful paintings created by individuals with Alzheimer’s disease! Join us for the Memories in the Making Art & Wine Auction...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published February 2, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
This month marks my 24th year with the Alzheimer’s Association – I have been with the organization for 24 of its 31 years. My wife, daughter, Golden Retriever and I moved here in 1986...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by Alzheimer's Association Staff · Published January 27, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
How does CA Governor Jerry Brown’s budget affect Alzheimer families? Governor Brown’s proposal for the 2011-12 California state budget includes $12.5 billion in spending reductions, $12 billion in revenues and approximately $1.9 billion in...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 27, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
This year, the first baby boomers turn 65, entering into is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. This report conveys the burden of Alzheimer’s and dementia on individuals, families, government and the nation’s...
Alzheimer's champions / Alzheimer's research news / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 26, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel last week said that florbetapir (Amyvid), a radioactive dye proposed for use in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to detect amyloid buildup in the brain, could...
Alzheimer's research news / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 20, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
Alzheimer’s Association funded scientist Dr. Kristine Yaffe has found a blood test that helped predict cognitive decline in a study of 1,000 older people without dementia. Find out more in this NBC Bay Area...
