Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 18, 2012 · Last modified April 18, 2014
In celebration of World Alzheimer’s Month in September, we’re highlighting Alzheimer’s stories from around the world. Today’s story comes from a caregiver in Santiago, Chile – Elena Muñoz Iván’s. She writes a beautiful blog...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published September 10, 2012 · Last modified April 16, 2014
In celebration of World Alzheimer’s Month in September, we’re highlighting Alzheimer’s stories from around the world. We start in the Philippines with a story by Mona Sabalones Gonzalez, a writer, editor and blogger whose...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published September 6, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
In less than a month, thousands of people will gather in San Francisco for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, so I’m in a frame of mind that is slightly off topic. Therefore, this entry...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by esmith · Published August 27, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
I’ve shared my personal Alzheimer’s story a hundred times. On my walk webpage, on my facebook fundraising posts, in my personal emails to friends asking for donations and in person with people I meet...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 15, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Two years ago, at the age of 56, my neurologist informed me that I had been diagnosed with Younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. My diagnosis was both a shock and a relief in that it finally...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 15, 2012 · Last modified April 12, 2014
In-home care includes a wide range of services provided in the home, rather than in a hospital or care facility. It can allow a person with Alzheimer’s or other dementia to stay in his...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 15, 2012 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by physical changes in the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by eedgerly · Published August 15, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
I’m a big fan of microwave popcorn so I was disheartened to see dozens of headlines in the past couple weeks that imply the butter flavoring in popcorn could be related to Alzheimer’s. I...
