Alzheimer's champions / Research / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published April 8, 2013 · Last modified January 19, 2016
Although there are occasional reports about a scientific breakthrough or positive legislation that’s been enacted, most stories about Alzheimer’s contain bad news. That makes me rejoice! Say what? That probably sounds perverse, so let...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 8, 2013 · Last modified April 12, 2014
What do we mean by delirium? Also called the acute confusional state, delirium is a medical condition that results in confusion and other disruptions in thinking and behavior, including changes in perception, attention, mood...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 4, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Jim Davis wrote a poem in honor of his dad, who passed away from Alzheimer’s disease this year on February 23. His father would have been 97 years old this month. Jim and his...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver / Women and Alzheimer's
by acarrillo · Published April 1, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
John has become very fearful of riding in the car. Part of the problem is that somehow he believes that he is driving the car. Granted he’s seated in the front looking out through...
Advocacy / Alzheimer's champions / Karen, advocacy volunteer / Research
by Karen Stevenson · Published April 1, 2013 · Last modified January 19, 2016
The normally drab halls of the California State Capitol were sparkling with color on March 6 as 160 Californians, clad in bright purple sashes, descended on Sacramento for Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day 2013. As family...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Latino-Hispano / Profiles / Silvia and Linda, family caregivers / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 20, 2013 · Last modified October 7, 2014
Hola Mami, ¿como esta? La llamada era rutina. Cuándo nuestros padres se retiraron hace 31 años se regresaron a El Salvador, el paÃs donde nacieron. Allà podÃan vivir viene de sus penciones. Nuestros padres...
Alzheimer's champions / Alzheimer's research news / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 19, 2013 · Last modified April 14, 2014
The 2013 Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures report was released today! 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Share the facts. Change the future.
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published March 4, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Caregiving can be extremely rewarding, but all caregivers will eventually feel some degree of frustration, anger and guilt. These are all normal emotional responses to an incredibly emotional journey. As a caregiver, you may...
