Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Research
by eedgerly · Published July 29, 2013 · Last modified January 19, 2016
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...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published July 22, 2013 · Last modified April 16, 2014
Dear Researchers, I remember when I was just a little kid and my Grandma Phyllis took care of me every day after elementary school while my parents were at work. She sat me down...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published July 22, 2013 · Last modified October 7, 2014
Dear Researchers, On my 63rd Birthday, I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. As a nurse, I was willing to face this disease. However, the support and love of my family really enabled me to get...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published July 22, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Dear Researchers, Three years ago, my mother was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease at the young age of 56. My father made the brave decision to retire from his job early in order...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published July 22, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Dear Researchers, I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in January of 2012. The diagnosis dramatically and unexpectedly changed my life and the lives of my wife and children. Before my diagnosis I had an...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published July 22, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Dear Researchers, I don’t know when I became fully aware of it, but at some point, I became Mama’s caregiver. It’s not a role I would’ve chosen, by any means. I do not have...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published July 9, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Prior to any diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you may feel that a loved one is having memory related issues or experiencing some confusion. A thorough medical and neurological evaluation will be needed...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published June 26, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
According to the 2012 Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures Report there are 1.4 to 2.3 million long distance caregivers today, depending on one’s definition of long distance. Living far away means you will have additional...
