Finding my voice
When my grandmother, lovingly referred to as “Bimami,” passed away in 2011, I withdrew from most discussions about her and especially from any discussions about what had taken her from us: Alzheimer’s. Instead, I...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 13, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
When my grandmother, lovingly referred to as “Bimami,” passed away in 2011, I withdrew from most discussions about her and especially from any discussions about what had taken her from us: Alzheimer’s. Instead, I...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 6, 2013 · Last modified April 14, 2014
“¦And that’s exactly why I play. Playing for the Blondes Vs. Brunettes for the Alzheimer’s Association is my fundraiser of choice, though I have been involved in numerous events with the Association. Normally you...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Alzheimer's research news / Profiles / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by esmith · Published July 20, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
A message from my dad Rick, who finds inspiration from all of the research coming out of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference: The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease 2012 (AAIC), the world’s...
Alzheimer's champions / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by esmith · Published February 6, 2012 · Last modified April 26, 2014
It’s only February and work on Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2012 is in full swing! While I’m busy travelling across the chapter meeting with volunteers and staff to set our walk fundraising goals, your local...