Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published December 5, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Here’s what we know about San Francisco: It’s a beautiful city. To fully appreciate those gorgeous vistas, you have to hike up many hills, often at 90 degree angles. The City is known for its...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published November 30, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Today marks our last blog entry celebrating caregivers during National Caregivers Month. Jamie, whose dad died this June from Alzheimer’s calls on other caregivers to take action against Alzheimer’s. Remember to add a tribute to...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published November 28, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
We’ve heard from so many self-sacrificing caregivers during National Caregivers Month – here’s another story from Amanda, who was traveling the world when she got the news of her mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Remember to...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Latino-Hispano / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published November 27, 2012 · Last modified October 7, 2014
We are coming to the close of National Caregivers Month – and we have so many more wonderful caregiver stories to share with you! Today we share a message from Juan Antonio, who has...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published November 20, 2012 · Last modified April 13, 2014
As many of our Alzheimer’s community is aware, caregiving is incredibly stressful – especially when giving care at home without little outside help. Today we have a blog by Sam, who struggled for years...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by eedgerly · Published November 15, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Two articles released by the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) report on a newly identified risk gene for Alzheimer’s disease. Background Genetic mutations that are confirmed as Alzheimer’s risk genes tell us more...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published November 13, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Today we’re celebrating Kat, a caregiver who lost her mother in August of this year. Remember to add a tribute to the caregiver in your life at www.alz.org/nadam. My mother passed away on Wednesday,...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published November 8, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Thank you everyone for so many words of encouragement for our family caregivers! We continue honoring caregivers during National Caregivers Month with Laura’s story. She and her younger sister are living the lives of...
