Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by eedgerly · Published December 18, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
There has been news coverage of the start of a clinical trial sponsored by a company called Functional Neuromodulation of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for mild Alzheimer’s disease. The study is being conducted in...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Holidays / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published December 14, 2012 · Last modified December 5, 2014
Is it just normal aging, or could it be Alzheimer’s? Families celebrating the holidays are often left wondering if Mom forgetting her grandchild’s name is a fluke or if it’s the beginning of dementia....
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published December 7, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
We wanted to share a handout we use often when people call our Helpline asking about medications. This document, written for us by pharmacists and physicians from UCSF’s Memory and Aging Center, reviews the...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published December 5, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Here’s what we know about San Francisco: It’s a beautiful city. To fully appreciate those gorgeous vistas, you have to hike up many hills, often at 90 degree angles. The City is known for its...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published November 30, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Today marks our last blog entry celebrating caregivers during National Caregivers Month. Jamie, whose dad died this June from Alzheimer’s calls on other caregivers to take action against Alzheimer’s. Remember to add a tribute to...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published November 28, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
We’ve heard from so many self-sacrificing caregivers during National Caregivers Month – here’s another story from Amanda, who was traveling the world when she got the news of her mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Remember to...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Latino-Hispano / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published November 27, 2012 · Last modified October 7, 2014
We are coming to the close of National Caregivers Month – and we have so many more wonderful caregiver stories to share with you! Today we share a message from Juan Antonio, who has...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published November 20, 2012 · Last modified April 13, 2014
As many of our Alzheimer’s community is aware, caregiving is incredibly stressful – especially when giving care at home without little outside help. Today we have a blog by Sam, who struggled for years...
