Riding the Alzheimer’s wave
A son shares how he has changed as he has cared for his mom, who is living with Alzheimer’s. Neal Ahern of Guerneville was in his early 30s when he was thrust into caregiving...
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Students Support the Alzheimer’s Association in Creative Ways
These two high school students are part of the movement to end Alzheimer’s. Aryan Govil: One volunteer opportunity led to another Experience volunteering at a memory care community inspired this high school sophomore...
7 Tips on Honoring Mom When She is Living with Alzheimer’s
You can adjust your Mother’s Day traditions and find ways to celebrate. Cathy Maupin of Reno, Nevada, cares for her mother, Drusilla (known by her family as Dru). Dru has been living with Alzheimer’s...
How do you convince your loved one with memory loss to see a doctor?
How do you have that first conversation about your concerns? “I am concerned about memory lapses and confusion I’m seeing in my mother. How do I get her to agree to go to...
Caregiver Support from Those Who Understand
Challenging behaviors led Barbara Redick to join a caregiver support group. Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia can be an isolating journey. Unless you have a friend or neighbor...
Technology Can Help Make Activities Easy
Busy caregivers can use smartphone apps or websites to find activities for their loved ones. We know that it can be hard to come up with new activities for your loved one with...
Tax Services and Tattoos: Businesses Working to End Alzheimer’s
Companies of all sizes and industries are supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. KPMG – Silicon Valley Walk It started with one person, wanting to make a difference Gabe de la Rosa was...
New Alzheimer’s Researchers Give Hope for the Future
While the Alzheimer’s Association grants program is international, we are lucky to have several California researchers who have received our funding. Many are new investigators. Their initial Alzheimer’s Association grant helps launch their...
