Learning to Accept a New Mother, a New Way
By Dera Williams “I told you I’m not going anywhere and I don’t want anyone in my house. I can take care of myself. You all are trying to get rid of me.” Mama...
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Gini Cunningham, Daughter, Sister, Volunteer Advocate
During National Volunteer Week and all year long, we wish to celebrate the stories of our dedicated and hard-working volunteers. This is the story of Gini Cunningham, daughter, sister, volunteer advocate for the Alzheimer’s...
Linda Rodezno, Caregiver, Volunteer Advocate, Blogger for the Alzheimer’s Association
During National Volunteer Week and all year long, we wish to celebrate the stories of our dedicated and hard-working volunteers. This is the story of Linda Rodezno, Caregiver, volunteer advocate, blogger for the Alzheimer’s...
Deborah Williams, Caregiver and Alzheimer’s Association Volunteer Advocate
During National Volunteer Week and all year long, we wish to celebrate the stories of our dedicated and hard-working volunteers. This is the story of Deborah Williams, caregiver and volunteer: I became a volunteer...
An Update with Angie: Making John’s Room a Home
Making John’s Room a Home Visiting John Advice on a Question John is a Beachboy Helpful information related to this story: Additional posts from Angie Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving Center
5 Caregiver Tips for Selecting Music for a Person with Dementia
Helpful information related to this story: Music, art and Alzheimer’s page on alz.org The positive power of music as therapy Local education conference and classes Local support groups
The Power of the Purple Sash
I expected the electricity of a 1000 delegates gathered at the Alzheimer’s Advocacy Forum. I expected the excitement of visiting our Senators and Representatives. What I didn’t expect was the power of a purple...
New Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report Calls Attention to Low Diagnosis Disclosure Rates
The Alzheimer’s Association has released the 2015 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, which includes important new data and a special report about whether health care providers disclose an Alzheimer’s diagnosis to patients and...
