Dos Voces, Un Destino: Don Vic
En El Salvador el DÃa de Los Padres se celebra el 17 de Junio. Le contamos la historia de nuestro padre en su honor. Victorino Rodezno nació en 1920, hijo de Pedro Rodezno y...
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Family Dynamics – Facing a New Normal, Together
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease there will almost certainly be issues relating to family relationships. First, normal roles change. A son suddenly becomes his mother’s caregiver, reversing their lifelong roles....
Summer Travel – Structure vs. Spontaneity!
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....
Staying Independent – “Help me help myself”
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...
I’ve Just Been Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s. Can I Still Work?
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....
Dos Voces, Un Destino: La Señora Contenta
Para celebra el DÃa De las Madres le queremos contar un poco de la historia de nuestra mama. Nuestra mamá nació en Chiltiupan, un pueblito en las montañas del Puerto De La Liberta. Nuestros...
Hanging up the Keys
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...
Behind the scenes at the 25th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum – Day 3
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...
