Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published June 11, 2013 · Last modified April 11, 2024
We hear from a lot of people about the challenges of traveling. While traveling can be a wonderful respite for everyone involved, especially in early stages of the disease, it does require special planning....
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published May 29, 2013 · Last modified April 11, 2024
After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, how long can you remain independent? In the early stages of the disease many people are able to retain their independence fairly well and the mental health benefits...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 21, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Due to an aging workforce, finding employees diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is becoming more common. While many people can remain at work in the early stages of the disease, each person’s situation is unique....
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 13, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
If you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, one of the many difficult decisions you will face is when to hang up your car keys. Driving is such a routine freedom and pleasure that...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 1, 2013 · Last modified February 10, 2015
Barbara Gerber Jones is a support group facilitator for the San Leandro family caregiver support group and participates in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. She shares her thoughts on caregiving, awareness, and the support we...
Advocacy / Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 25, 2013 · Last modified January 19, 2016
After two days of inspiration and education, advocates headed to Capitol Hill to meet with their respective legislators and ask for their continued support in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Here’s how the meetings went...
Advocacy / Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 23, 2013 · Last modified January 19, 2016
How do you sum up a day full of inspirational speakers, informative sessions, networking, and policy in just over a minute? Find out below: View photos from the forum on Flickr and learn more about the...
Advocacy / Alzheimer's champions / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / News and notes / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 22, 2013 · Last modified January 19, 2016
Over 900 Alzheimer’s advocates have gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 25th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum. We have asked attendees from the Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter to share their insights from...
