What a difference a year makes!
What a difference a year has made in our journey with Alzheimer’s. At this time last year, John was able to care for himself. He could make lunch, walk the dog and do a...
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2012 Top 5 Infographics of the Year (plus 1!)
Following are the infographics that received the most interest from our readers in 2012!
2012 Top 5 Videos of the Year
Here are the top 5 videos of the year – view more at our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/alzheimersnvca. Research: 2012 Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures. This video is a summary of the most important Alzheimer’s stats...
2012 Top 5 Blog Stories of the Year
As 2012 comes to a close, we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight our top 5 blog stories of the year: Research: Oxygen Therapy for Alzheimer’s? This story summarized the basics about...
Could a “brain pacemaker” work for people with Alzheimer’s?
There has been news coverage of the start of a clinical trial sponsored by a company called Functional Neuromodulation of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for mild Alzheimer’s disease. The study is being conducted in...
A Holiday Reminder: Know the 10 Signs
Is it just normal aging, or could it be Alzheimer’s? Families celebrating the holidays are often left wondering if Mom forgetting her grandchild’s name is a fluke or if it’s the beginning of dementia....
What do caregivers need most this holiday season? You!
Not sure what to get the caregiver you love for the holidays? Are you a caregiver who would appreciate help from friends and family more than any stocking stuffer? We’ve put together a holiday...
Should my loved one with Alzheimer’s be on meds?
We wanted to share a handout we use often when people call our Helpline asking about medications. This document, written for us by pharmacists and physicians from UCSF’s Memory and Aging Center, reviews the...
