1 in 3 Seniors Dies with Alzheimer’s
The 2013 Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures report was released today! 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Share the facts. Change the future.
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Taking Care of You – Part 3: The Guilty You
Caregiving can be extremely rewarding, but all caregivers will eventually feel some degree of frustration, anger and guilt. These are all normal emotional responses to an incredibly emotional journey. As a caregiver, you may...
Resources for African American Individuals and Families
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...
Memories in the Making: Radiant Mandala by Jerry
Memories in the Making is an Alzheimer’s Association art therapy program for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Volunteer facilitators help people with dementia – many of whom often have no art background –...
Memories in the Making: Louvre Blue Vase by Dung
Memories in the Making is an Alzheimer’s Association art therapy program for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Volunteer facilitators help people with dementia – many of whom often have no art background –...
New California “Silver Alert” for Missing Seniors Shows Power of Advocacy
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...
Part of Our Past (a poem on Alzheimer’s)
Blue as the color, that no one considers, Bland as can be, but no hint of being bitter, The sounds that are heard are just another sound passed, All the sounds of the birds...
Taking Care of You – Part 2: The Physical You
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...
