Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Education / Education Videos
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 29, 2016 · Last modified March 7, 2016
Dr. Barnes, PhD, MPH discusses the approach to diagnose the cause of memory decline, outlines currently available therapies for Alzheimer’s disease, and also describes current clinical trials which highlight the benefits of physical activity...
Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 26, 2016 · Last modified March 7, 2016
Does poor sleep affect your risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease — or does having Alzheimer’s Disease affect how well you sleep? Both might be true, and we discuss sleep strategies for people living with...
Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Education
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 24, 2016 · Last modified March 7, 2016
Dr. Ayati from the Stanford School of Medicine explains changes in sleep patterns with aging, especially in dementia. He shares about brain circadian rhythm, changes in sleep-awake cycles , as well as the treatment...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / Education Videos / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 2, 2016 · Last modified November 5, 2018
The early stage panel at the 2015 Northbay Conference, Understanding Memory Loss, shares their experiences being diagnosed and living with dementia. You may also download additional insights from several early stage support groups here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/e57785ba-244e-4917-ac0a-2da64b061126 Helpful information...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 29, 2016 · Last modified March 7, 2016
Watch this terrific session on technology tools for caregivers from our 2015 Circle of Care Conference presented by Christina Irving, LCSW, Family Caregiver Alliance. Topics covered include privacy, choosing a technology, direct care, home and...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 21, 2016 · Last modified March 3, 2016
Learn helpful tips to guide you in having difficult conversations with family members, including going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans. Watch the video below and learn...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 19, 2016 · Last modified March 3, 2016
Communication is more than the ability to exchange words””it is the ability to connect with someone. This program will provide strategies on improving overall communication skills in connecting with memory-impaired individuals. Watch the video...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 13, 2016 · Last modified January 19, 2016
Jesslyn Morrison’s dad, Jesse, has dementia. He lives in a memory care facility in Modesto, CA, and each time Jesslyn visits, she is struck by the other residents who live there too. Each of...
