“What if there is something to the fountain of youth?” asks Tony Wyss-Coray, Professor of Neurology at Stanford University. Dr. Wyss-Coray relies on science over ancient tales, but he does believe there are factors...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 27, 2017 · Last modified August 6, 2018
Our volunteers come from different walks of life but what they all have in common is that they’re dedicated leaders who will not rest until Alzheimer’s is ended. Below is the story of Kathi...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 25, 2017 · Last modified August 6, 2018
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week this week, we’d like to sincerely thank all of our volunteers who’ve fought in the trenches and made the strides with us. We hope you can feel the...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 18, 2017 · Last modified April 17, 2017
The Longest Day is all about love. Love for all those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. On the summer solstice, team up with the Alzheimer’s Association and select any activity you love “” or an...
My name is Michele Lauren and I’m an Alzheimer’s advocate in honor of Grace, my mother, who is no longer with us to share her story. While living with late stage Alzheimer’s disease, my...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 11, 2017 · Last modified August 6, 2018
Sheila Signer devoted her working life to the development of infants and toddlers. She also has a passion for singing/songwriting, world travel and photography. Sheila has Benson’s syndrome, a rare form of Alzheimer’s that...
The Alzheimer’s Association spoke with TrialMatch user Wanda Young about her participation in clinical studies. Wanda is caregiver for her husband, mother and brother, all of whom have forms of dementia. She is participating...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / The Longest Day
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 21, 2017 · Last modified March 20, 2017
Gail Coats shares how her husband got inspired to ride his bike 40-50 miles a day for Alzheimer’s awareness. My husband, Dan, has early onset Alzheimer’s disease. He is only 51-years-old and was officially diagnosed...
