by Michelle Johnston · Published July 28, 2018 · Last modified August 1, 2018
Results from risk reduction, treatment and caregiver studies were shared. Did you notice more news this week related to Alzheimer’s research? That’s because over 5,900 researchers from 68 countries attended the Alzheimer’s Association...
Over 70 volunteer advocates and staff from our chapter traveled to Washington, D.C., last week. They participated in the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Advocacy Forum. More than 1,200 individuals from across the country attended....
Those living with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments provide encouragement to others. Many individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments find ways to live well after their diagnosis. Pam Montana, one...
by Michelle Johnston · Published March 16, 2018 · Last modified July 2, 2018
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...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Michelle Johnston · Published March 12, 2018 · Last modified December 9, 2018
Alzheimer’s Association volunteer advocates took their message to Sacramento. On February 28, 2018, 225 advocates from across California came to the state capitol for Advocacy Day. First timers and seasoned volunteer advocates spent...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Michelle Johnston · Published March 5, 2018 · Last modified July 2, 2018
Arthur Murray expands their efforts to support the Alzheimer’s Association through The Longest Day. Last year, we shared how chapter board member and dance student, Nancy Westcott, recruited local Arthur Murray studios to...
Congratulations to Paula Wolfert, 2018 James Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement Honoree. Paula Wolfert, of Sonoma, has won five James Beard awards for her cookbooks, which have focused on Mediterranean and Moroccan cooking. Paula...
by Michelle Johnston · Published February 26, 2018 · Last modified July 12, 2018
African Americans are two times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than whites. During Black History Month, we’re highlighting the critical need for African Americans to participate in Alzheimer’s research. Keith, who is living...
