Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published May 16, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Good morning from day two of the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum. In this morning’s general session, we heard from former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. Newt co-chaired the Alzheimer’s Study Group with Senator...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published May 15, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Greetings from the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. The Forum got off to a rousing start this evening with a review of the past year’s advocacy success on the state and federal...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published May 10, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
One of my favorite things to do as the CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association is present research checks to young scientists who are exploring innovative ways to tackle Alzheimer’s disease. I did just that...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published May 6, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
John woke up yesterday morning at 6 a.m. and decided the time was right to plant our tomatoes. Never mind that we had yet to buy the needed items to create our garden, he...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Alzheimer’s disease can cause a person to act in different and unpredictable ways, which can lead to misunderstanding, frustration and tension – particularly between the person with dementia and the caregiver.
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Administering medication to someone with Alzheimer’s can be a daunting responsibility. Preventing missed pills or giving the wrong dosage are valid concerns. Here are some suggestions: Learn about each medication before administering. Make sure...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 15, 2014
Do you think everyone is asleep at the wheel? Well, I do too, sometimes”¦ but not this week! This week I encountered nearly four thousand people who gathered at the annual conference for the...
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published April 21, 2011 · Last modified April 15, 2014
Sometimes the news we read and hear about Alzheimer’s disease is dizzying and it seems that only researchers with multiple initials after their names can understand and make sense of such new developments. But,...
