Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 12, 2013 · 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 / News and notes / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published February 8, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Taking Care of You As a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease you will likely hear many words of advice that start or end with, “don’t forget to take care of yourself.” Hmmmm.. .supportive...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 7, 2013 · 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 voices / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 5, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
I was living in San Jose, California when my parents visited from Arizona to help take care of me while I was recovering from surgery. My dad was driving me to a medical appointment...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published February 5, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
The late stage of Alzheimer’s disease may last from several weeks to several years. As the disease advances, intensive, around-the-clock care is usually required. It’s during this time that many families will make some...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published February 5, 2013 · Last modified April 3, 2014
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s a broad term that describes a wide range of symptoms, including memory loss or thinking problems that are severe...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 5, 2013 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Effective January 1, 2011, the Affordable Care Act (the health care reform law) added a new Medicare benefit, the Annual Wellness Visit (AWV). The AWV is like a check-up or physical exam. Physicians are...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader / News and notes / Newsletter
by wmfisher · Published February 5, 2013 · Last modified April 13, 2014
While the Alzheimer’s Association is proud be to the largest private, non-profit funder of Alzheimer’s research, most basic science in the U.S. is funded through the National Institutes of Health. Currently, the NIH funds...
