Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / News and notes / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 29, 2016
Inflammation is a very complex set of processes that are geared towards identifying, attacking and removing pathogens. In other words, the human body uses inflammation to rid itself of foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. These stimulate inflammation when they’re present in the brain or anywhere in the body where they shouldn’t be, and inflammatory response molecules move in that area to attack them.
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / News and notes / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 26, 2016
Sociologist Elena Portacolone, assistant professor at the Institute for Health & Aging and Pepper Center Scholar at UCSF, is very passionate about the care of older adults, especially those living alone with Alzheimer’s or...
African American / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / Education Conferences / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 21, 2016 · Last modified September 24, 2018
The 8th Annual African American Wellness Forum took place on April 16th in Berkeley, CA. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, and interact with other caregivers in similar caregiving situations. Caregivers also learned how to respond when Alzheimer’s causes unpredictable behaviors, how to reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer’s, and various ways to stay strong during stressful caregiving experiences.
Latino-Hispano / Living alone with dementia / News and notes / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 18, 2016
The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a free program to assist people with memory problems who live alone in San Mateo County. The Dementia Capable Services & Supports initiative was made possible with the generous support of San Mateo County and local community partners, and has already shown success in identifying high risk individuals and connecting them with legal aid, social and home safety services.
The Alzheimer’s Association success is due to the commitment and dedication of thousands of volunteers across the United States who share our commitment to ending the Alzheimer’s crisis. Because of volunteers, we’re able to raise awareness and advocate for policies that will help us to ensure that all who face the disease have the quality care and support they need, and to accelerate research toward treatment and prevention of this deadly disease.
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 4, 2016
Results from a nationwide survey of 3500 Americans revealed that very few people are prepared for the cost of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. The personal financial support required by a person...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / News and notes / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 31, 2016 · Last modified March 23, 2016
Van Ta Park, Associate Professor at San Jose State University’s Department of Health Science & Recreation, was awarded a $150,000 research grant by the Alzheimer’s Association. Bill Fisher, CEO of the Northern California...
Advocacy / African American / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 28, 2016 · Last modified October 29, 2018
My advocacy work is personal. My mother died as a result of Alzheimer’s on October 4, 2009. I was there with her every day and every step of the way. My family had always been very close knit and my mother meant the world to me. I didn’t think that I would be able to live without her. It broke my heart into a million pieces and hurt like hell to watch this cruel disease erase my mother’s memory of those she loved and then kill her.
