Alzheimer’s Basics: All About Wandering
Wandering and getting lost is common among people with dementia and it can happen during any stage of the disease. A person with Alzheimer’s who wanders may not remember his or her name or...
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Caregiver Corner Infographic: What causes aggression in a person with dementia?
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Robert and Linda: A Love Story
Robert and Linda met in the army but rekindled their relationship and ultimately married years later. They share the origins of their love story, the best parts of each other and advice for others facing...
Mark and Carol: A Love Story
Mark and Carol met through a friend and fell in love at a drive-in movie. Hear the couple discuss their first date, their secrets of marital success and the first signs of Carol’s Alzheimer’s...
Latino Forum in Oakland: If You Are a Caregiver, Take Care of Yourself
Alzheimer’s Association, La ClÃnica de la Raza, SEIU-ULTCW and The Unity Council present: If You Are a Caregiver, Take Care of Yourself Date: Saturday, March 14, 2015 Time: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Location: Fruitvale San...
Finding the “sweet spot” as a caregiver and daughter
Erin Kane is a volunteer advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association and loving caregiver to her mother. This is her caregiver story: I’ve spent the past 7 years living with my mother who was diagnosed with...
Alzheimer’s Association Conference in Sacramento: Understanding Memory Loss
Understanding Memory Loss: Navigating Your Course Date: Thursday, April 2, 2015 Time: 9 am – 4 pm Registration begins at 8 am Location: Sacramento Convention Center 1400 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Get Directions This annual...
Alzheimer’s Association Conference in San Francisco: Dementia Awareness and Caregiving for LGBT
Preparing for the Changing Horizon: Dementia Awareness and Caregiving for LGBT Older Adults from Diverse Communities Date: Friday, February 20, 2014 Time: 8:30 am – 4 pm Location: The Milton Marks Conference Center 455 Golden...
