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...
Tagged: Alzheimers
On a Personal Note”¦(Meet our Early Stage Advisors)
The Alzheimer’s Association National Early Stage Advisory Group is made up of volunteers from across the country with an early stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis. They meet on a monthly basis to offer counsel on programs...
Can chocolate reduce risk of Alzheimer’s?
Like most people, I love chocolate and would be thrilled if it could be the next healthy brain food! And in fact a new study hitting the headlines today claims chocolate – cocoa specifically...
New Research Advances from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference®2013
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) is the premier event for presentations and discussion on the latest Alzheimer’s and dementia research. AAIC 2013 brought together nearly 5,000 leading experts and researchers from around the...
In the news: Is the rate of dementia decreasing?
Research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2013 suggest that the risk of developing dementia in the United Kingdom may be lower than anticipated. Here’s a breakdown of the research: The claim...
There’s No Crying In Football”¦
“¦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...
Complementary Therapies That May Help
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but symptoms may be reduced and quality of life may be improved – for a time – through any number of “complementary” therapies that are available. It...
Dos Voces, Un Destino: Prestar Nuestra Voces
¿Papá, adivine adonde hemos estado esta semana? Fuimos a Washington D.C. a pedirles a los del Congreso que suporten las causas de Alzheimer’s. Papá no respondió. Linda se fue a la cocina a prepárales...
