We are the “Brew Crew for Alzheimer’s”
I became involved with the Sacramento Walk To End Alzheimer’s twelve years ago. My motivation? The day former President Ronald Regan passed away. I formed the walk team “Kelly’s Heroes” in memory of my...
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“I thought Alzheimer’s was just an elderly disease”
I was like everyone else that I know, I thought Alzheimer’s is just an elderly disease. Boy did I find out the hard way that is just not the case. My son Jason was...
Rick’s Tin Cuppers Tee Up to #ENDALZ for The Longest Day
I lost my wife of 37 years, Susie, to this terrible disease in 2008. She was diagnosed at age 51 and died at age 61″¦ way too young for her life to end! Since...
Go Purple This June to Raise Alzheimer’s Awareness!
Pledge to go purple for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month “” an opportunity to join the global conversation about the brain, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Everyone...
Volunteer Kamila Sobczyk moved to take action
Special thanks to ATR International for allowing us to repost this story from their blog. By all accounts, Julianne Moore delivers an impactful performance in the movie Still Alice. So impactful in fact, that ATR...
Infographic: Caregiver Tips – Dressing and Grooming
Helpful information related to this story: Infographic as a pdf Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center – Dressing and Grooming Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center Additional caregiver tips on Alzheimersblog.org
Learning to Accept a New Mother, a New Way
By Dera Williams “I told you I’m not going anywhere and I don’t want anyone in my house. I can take care of myself. You all are trying to get rid of me.” Mama...
Marissa Low, Caregiver, Advocate, Volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association
During National Volunteer Week and all year long, we wish to celebrate the stories of our dedicated and hard-working volunteers. This is the story of Marissa Low, caregiver, advocate, volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association:...
