by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified April 12, 2014
At the urging of the Alzheimer’s Association and its more than 600,000 advocates, the funding bill signed into law January 17 by President Obama contained an unprecedented $122 million increase for Alzheimer’s research, education,...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader / News and notes / Newsletter
by wmfisher · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified April 11, 2014
Our Alzheimer’s Association family was stunned over the holidays when our Board Member Pat Sippel of Carmel, Calif. passed away unexpectedly. Our Monterey office Director Sherry Williams tells the story of Pat coming into...
Alzheimer's research news / News and notes / Newsletter / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research and we are proud that so many of the world’s leading Alzheimer’s innovators can be found right here in our own back...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Nicole walked and fundraised for Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Sacramento in honor of her dad who has Alzheimer’s, then that very same evening, her dad walked her down the aisle for her wedding!...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified April 12, 2014
There is no single test that proves a person has Alzheimer’s. A diagnosis is made through a complete assessment that considers all possible causes. Medical history A health care provider will review the patient’s...
Alzheimer's champions / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Memories in the Making is an Alzheimer’s Association art therapy program for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Volunteer facilitators help people with dementia – many of whom often have no art background –...
Alzheimer's champions / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 20, 2014 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Memories in the Making is an Alzheimer’s Association art therapy program for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Volunteer facilitators help people with dementia – many of whom often have no art background –...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published February 14, 2014 · Last modified November 15, 2019
As with most things related to Alzheimer’s caregiving, dealing with behavioral symptoms requires planning, simplification and patience. As Alzheimer’s progresses, poor hygiene can become an issue: people living with dementia (PLWD) may refuse to...
