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 / 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...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 8, 2013 · Last modified April 12, 2014
What do we mean by delirium? Also called the acute confusional state, delirium is a medical condition that results in confusion and other disruptions in thinking and behavior, including changes in perception, attention, mood...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published February 27, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
In recognition of Black History Month, I asked our African American Outreach Specialist Craig Wingate to talk about Alzheimer’s Association resources and information specifically for the African American community. Here is what he shared...
Advocacy / Alzheimer's champions / Karen, advocacy volunteer / News and notes
by Karen Stevenson · Published February 20, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
One day, while visiting her sister, my mother wandered off. My aunt and I had left her alone in the living room for what seemed only a moment. When we returned, we discovered she had taken...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published February 19, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
The Physical You For caregivers, just like being proactive is helpful in reducing mental stress, thinking preventatively is a vital step to ensure your physical well-being. Caregivers often forget there are inherent dangers to...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published February 8, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Taking Care of You As a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease you will likely hear many words of advice that start or end with, “don’t forget to take care of yourself.” Hmmmm.. .supportive...
