Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / Education Videos / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 2, 2016 · Last modified November 5, 2018
The early stage panel at the 2015 Northbay Conference, Understanding Memory Loss, shares their experiences being diagnosed and living with dementia. You may also download additional insights from several early stage support groups here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/e57785ba-244e-4917-ac0a-2da64b061126 Helpful information...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 29, 2016 · Last modified March 7, 2016
Watch this terrific session on technology tools for caregivers from our 2015 Circle of Care Conference presented by Christina Irving, LCSW, Family Caregiver Alliance. Topics covered include privacy, choosing a technology, direct care, home and...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 21, 2016 · Last modified March 3, 2016
Learn helpful tips to guide you in having difficult conversations with family members, including going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans. Watch the video below and learn...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 19, 2016 · Last modified March 3, 2016
Communication is more than the ability to exchange words””it is the ability to connect with someone. This program will provide strategies on improving overall communication skills in connecting with memory-impaired individuals. Watch the video...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 13, 2016 · Last modified January 19, 2016
Jesslyn Morrison’s dad, Jesse, has dementia. He lives in a memory care facility in Modesto, CA, and each time Jesslyn visits, she is struck by the other residents who live there too. Each of...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 20, 2015 · Last modified January 19, 2016
You know the situation. You’re engaged in small talk with a friend, who maybe knows your parents. Somewhere just beyond questions about your job lurk the awkward questions about your parent with Alzheimer’s. In...
Over 3,500 walkers joined us in San Francisco on September 19, 2015 for Walk to End Alzheimer’s – many shared their reason for being there. Here are several “Why I Walk” stories to motivate and...
Over 4,000 walkers joined us in San Jose on October 10, 2015 for Walk to End Alzheimer’s – many shared their reason for being there. Here are several “Why I Walk” stories to motivate and inspire every...
