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by Alzheimer's Association · Published July 6, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Dr. Diane Woodruff cares for her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease approximately four years ago. She regularly attends two different caregiver support groups sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. “They have helped me...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 30, 2012 · Last modified April 14, 2014
Following a morning packed with information about research, the afternoon session of the Alzheimer’s Association education conference in Petaluma featured a panel discussion with four individuals who are currently caring for a loved one...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 16, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Amy Whelan, Esq., is a senior staff attorney at the National Center for Lesbian Rights talked about the history of the LGBT community and common hurdles LGBT elders face in healthcare access. Theses challenges...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 10, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Everyday I feel honored to work with such amazing individuals. I want to share with you an article that was written by one of our early stage individuals – Charles Warner. Charles is a...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 9, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
We live in a mobile society. It’s no longer the norm for families to live in the same town or state. Our families can be spread across the globe. That, in conjunction with our...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published May 7, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Saturday mornings are a time that I have carved out for me to do whatever I want. Usually, I get up early to attend a Weight Watcher’s meeting and then hit the grocery store...
Nicholas Sager, recreation specialist with On Lok Lifeways joined us for a session about music as therapy for individuals with Alzheimer’s. The transformative power of music has been recognized throughout the ages and music...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 11, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Our education conference continued with three breakout sessions, including Communication and Validation Therapy with Mike Splain, LCSW, ACSW and an early stage panel featuring experts from the Alzheimer’s Association and individuals with early stage...
