Dr. Michael Mason, MD, TPMG with Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center spoke at the Alzheimer’s Association “Understanding Memory Loss” education conference in Fairfield last month. He answered common caregiver questions related to current treatments options and diet efficacy in fighting Alzheimer’s disease.
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.
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...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / News and notes / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 24, 2016 · Last modified April 26, 2016
Dr. Carlos Rodriguez-Ortiz of UC Merced was recently awarded a $150,000 research grant from the Alzheimer’s Association. Bill Fisher, CEO of the Northern California and Northern Nevada chapter, presented the check at the campus, along with a team of supporters and advocates. Dr. Rodriguez Ortiz is studying a molecule called miR181, which may be an important new factor in the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. In this video, he talks about his quest to find information that will lead to a cure.
Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / News and notes / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 21, 2016 · Last modified March 22, 2016
A local study focusing on Alzheimer’s received major funding support this week. The study is conducted by the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center and led by UCSF Professor Deborah Barnes. The Alzheimer’s Association,...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 17, 2016 · Last modified October 29, 2018
This video provides participants with helpful tips to address behavioral aspects of dementia. The program shares examples of some of the most common behaviors associated with the disease, and empowers caregivers to try a...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 14, 2016 · Last modified March 11, 2016
Friday evening, the 13th Annual Memories in the Making Art and Wine Auction took place at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. The beautiful art that was auctioned off was created by people...
