Seeing the Vision
Remember those magic eye posters? In the early 90’s we would stare and stare at the maddening pattern, struggling to see the 3D image contained within. Then suddenly, like magic, we would see it....
Tagged: Alzheimer’s Action Day
East Bay Congressman Speaks on Palliative Care and Improving Health Care
On August 1st, Congressman DeSaulnier addressed a crowd of more than 100 Contra Costa County constituents. He expressed the need for improvements in America’s long-term care and caregiver support systems. The topic is personal...
A Young Volunteer Shares His Story
According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2016 Facts & Figures, out of the 5.4 million Americans who have the disease 200,000 are with young onset Alzheimer’s. While the numbers are quite staggering, putting a face...
Inflammation and Alzheimer’s Disease
Inflammation is a very complex set of processes that are geared towards identifying, attacking and removing pathogens. In other words, the human body uses inflammation to rid itself of foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. These stimulate inflammation when they’re present in the brain or anywhere in the body where they shouldn’t be, and inflammatory response molecules move in that area to attack them.
PAST EVENT [4.30.15] Alzheimer’s Association Conference in Monterey: Innovative Approaches in Therapy, Care and Diagnostics
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias: Innovative Approaches in Therapy, Care and Diagnostics THIS EVENT HAS PASSED Date: Thursday, April 30, 2015 Time: 8:30 am – 4 pm Location: Embassy Suites Hotel 1441 Canyon Del Rey Boulevard Seaside, CA ...
PAST EVENT [5.8.15] Alzheimer’s Association Conference in Chico: Understsanding Dementia
Chico Spring Education Conference Understanding Dementia: Enhancing Care THIS EVENT HAS PASSED Date: Friday, May 8, 2015 Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Location: Chico Family Masonic Center 1110 East Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Get...
PAST EVENT [5.13.15] Alzheimer’s Association Conference in Foster City: Updates on Dementia
17th Annual Updates on Dementia: Translating research into practice Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Time: 8 am – 4:15 pm Location: Crowne Plaza 1221 Chess Drive Foster City, CA 94404 Get Directions Tailored to health care...
PAST [4.11.15] Alzheimer’s Association Conference in San Jose: Latino Caregiver Forum
Latino Caregiver Forum: If you are a caregiver, take care of yourself Date: Saturday, April 11, 2015 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: Mayfair Community Center 2039 Kammerer Ave San Jose, CA 95116 Get Directions...
