Alzheimer's research news / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 31, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce two new grants were awarded in our Chapter: Geoffrey A. Kerchner, M.D., Ph.D. from Stanford University will pursue Hippocampal Striatal Anatomy in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A 7T...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader / News and notes / Newsletter
by wmfisher · Published January 31, 2012 · Last modified April 14, 2014
Over twenty years ago, we put together a recognition breakfast for long time Alzheimer’s champion Senator Henry Mello. Our then Board President Tim Millar recognized that Senator Mello “cared about Alzheimer’s years before my...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published January 3, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
A year or so ago, my aunt gave me a message from her husband. She told me that Uncle Dan had asked her to deliver to me a one word message: recalibrate. She...
News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association Staff · Published December 5, 2011 · Last modified January 5, 2012
“My husband Coleman and I lived and raised our three children in Livermore, Calif. I had a wonderful career as a Registered Nurse. As part of that career I served several kinds of nursing...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published November 28, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
During the last week of our National Caregivers Month campaign, we’ll be focusing on the needs of kids and teens. As adults, we struggle to cope with the changes we see in loved ones...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published November 23, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow and give thanks to all of the caregivers in your life for National Caregivers Month. I’ll leave you this week with some information about safety...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published November 22, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
As we continue our National Caregivers Month topic of safety, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention one of the most common safety issues for families with Alzheimer’s: Wandering. Alzheimer’s disease destroys brain...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Holidays / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published November 21, 2011 · Last modified December 5, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving week! Today marks week four of our National Caregivers Month campaign. This week, we’re going to cover some safety basics that I think are especially relevant as we start the holiday season....
