Memories In The Makingâ„¢ Gallery Of Art
Friday evening, the 13th Annual Memories in the Making Art and Wine Auction took place at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. The beautiful art that was auctioned off was created by people...
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Advocacy Matters
Does advocacy matter? You bet it does! More than 33,000 advocates chapter-wide persistently emailed, tweeted, marched, called, and visited with their congressional representatives to push for more funding so that we can end Alzheimer’s...
Helpline FAQs
The professional staff at the Alzheimer’s Association who take helpline calls answer questions on a wide range of topics. Below are some of the most common caregiver questions. Q: I can’t get any rest! My...
Learn: Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise
Dr. Barnes, PhD, MPH discusses the approach to diagnose the cause of memory decline, outlines currently available therapies for Alzheimer’s disease, and also describes current clinical trials which highlight the benefits of physical activity...
A Donor’s Story: Pam and Bill Russell
Caregivers have an ally when facing Alzheimer’s disease Imagine being a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s disease and not knowing where to turn for help. Suppose you were told that the only option...
Alzheimer’s Basics: The Importance of Sleep
Does poor sleep affect your risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease — or does having Alzheimer’s Disease affect how well you sleep? Both might be true, and we discuss sleep strategies for people living with...
Learn: Successful Sleep Strategies in Dementia
Dr. Ayati from the Stanford School of Medicine explains changes in sleep patterns with aging, especially in dementia. He shares about brain circadian rhythm, changes in sleep-awake cycles , as well as the treatment...
Technology Tools for Family Caregivers
Watch this terrific session on technology tools for caregivers from our 2015 Circle of Care Conference presented by Christina Irving, LCSW, Family Caregiver Alliance. Topics covered include privacy, choosing a technology, direct care, home and...
