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...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published August 8, 2012 · Last modified April 13, 2014
A new TED Talk was recently released and the subject was Alzheimer’s disease. For those who might not know, TED talks are usually geared towards Technology, Entertainment and Design. This particular talk wasn’t about...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Alzheimer's research news / Profiles / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by esmith · Published July 20, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
A message from my dad Rick, who finds inspiration from all of the research coming out of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference: The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease 2012 (AAIC), the world’s...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Profiles
by eedgerly · Published July 19, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
With the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference winding down, I thought it would be a great point to reflect on some of the unsung heroes who are critical in making this research happen: participants in...
