Alzheimers and Dementia Blog - Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Blog
Preserving Memories
For people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, yesterday can be difficult to recall, but yesteryear can still be totally intact. Before the disease progresses too far, it is a wonderful idea to...
Walkers Share “Why I Walk” at the San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Thanks to all of those who came out to the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in San Francisco. We asked the question “Why do you Walk?” and you answered it in many meaningful...
Walkers share “Why I Walk” at the San Jose Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Thanks to all of those who came out to the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in San Jose. We asked the question “Why do you Walk?” and you answered it in many meaningful...
A Timely Topic: Flu vaccine is not linked to Alzheimer’s
‘Tis the season for flu vaccine! Every year we get at least a few calls from people asking if there is a link between the flu vaccine and Alzheimer’s disease. This is an idea...
Dos Voces, Un Destino: Dejarlo Ir
“¿Qué pasa con mi lengua?” ¿Que dice papá, que es lo que siente? Es que no puedo hablar. Papá, si puede hablar. Está hablando bien. Yo lo puedo oÃr. Me puse a sobarle el...
Spirits High Despite Unseasonal Deluge at SF’s 2013 Alzheimer’s Walk
It’s been a busy year since I became an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer advocate. I’ve met with Senators and Congresswomen in Washington DC, attended town hall meetings, written letters to the editor, blogged and walked...
Why I Walk: Laura’s story
Here’s a story from our Walk participant Laura, who walks in honor and memory of her dad and in support of all those families currently going through the Alzheimer’s journey and those that will...
