Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published February 24, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
A couple of weeks ago the country celebrated the birth date of Ronald Reagan. In addition to being the former Governor of California and President, he is also probably the country’s most well-known Alzheimer’s...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published February 11, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
Are you outraged? Me, too! Well, okay, we may be outraged for different reasons but if you’ve found your way to this blog, I bet we agree on at least one thing: We are...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published February 2, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
This month marks my 24th year with the Alzheimer’s Association – I have been with the organization for 24 of its 31 years. My wife, daughter, Golden Retriever and I moved here in 1986...
Alzheimer's research news / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 20, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
Alzheimer’s Association funded scientist Dr. Kristine Yaffe has found a blood test that helped predict cognitive decline in a study of 1,000 older people without dementia. Find out more in this NBC Bay Area...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 3, 2011 · Last modified April 15, 2014
This year, the first baby boomers will begin to turn 65 years old and advance into greater risk for developing Alzheimer’s – in fact, one out of eight boomers will develop the disease. By...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 3, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Many of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease are first recognized in an individual’s confusion over financial issues. Trouble keeping track of monthly bills, an inability to manage a budget or making poor...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published December 17, 2010 · Last modified April 14, 2014
As we take stock at the end of the year, we have much to celebrate and much for which to be thankful. The Alzheimer’s Association – both staff and volunteers – made a difference...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published October 29, 2010 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Always something to learn in this life, isn’t there? I have found two of the most difficult lessons to learn for me and others like me have been acceptance and letting go. I get...
