Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published January 12, 2011 · Last modified April 12, 2014
I attended a staff in-service at the Alzheimer’s Association about utilizing social media for advancing our cause. I went only because I thought I needed to know what the topic entails – I admit...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Holidays / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 11, 2011 · Last modified December 5, 2014
The holidays offer busy and often remote families an opportunity to gather and spend time with loved ones who they may only see occasionally during the year. While visiting, family members might notice changes...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 6, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
USA Today article New Alzheimer’s law aims to coordinate efforts, strategy covers NAPA. “Alzheimer’s disease, already a national epidemic according to experts, got a lift this week. On Tuesday, President Obama signed the National...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 5, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
Thanks to advocates like you, landmark legislation has passed. On January 4, 2011, President Obama signed the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) into law. For the first time, we will have a coordinated national...
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 champions / Bill, Area Leader / News and notes / Newsletter
by wmfisher · Published January 3, 2011 · Last modified April 15, 2014
If you are on our advocacy list (and you should be), you’ve heard from us about NAPA, the National Alzheimer’s Project Act. This week, NAPA was signed into law by the President’s. Alzheimer’s is...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 3, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
If your loved one with dementia lives in a nursing home or other residential care facility, one of your main concerns is likely ensuring his or her comfort. An important first step is to...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 3, 2011 · Last modified April 15, 2014
“When I was approximately 17 years old, my family and I noticed my father’s behavior begin to change. He misplaced items around the house and wandered without direction. We didn’t know what to think....
