Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Research
by eedgerly · Published December 19, 2013 · Last modified January 19, 2016
We recently awarded a New Investigator Grant to Jin Hyung Lee, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Neurology & Neurological Sciences and Bioengineering for her study “Direct Network Visualization of Alzheimer’s Drug Efficacy Using optogenetic functional MRI (ofMRI).”...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published December 16, 2013 · Last modified April 15, 2014
With great sadness, I share with you the shocking news that last week, we lost our friend and Board member Pat Sippel. In our work we deal with loss on an on-going basis, and still we are...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Newsletter / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 22, 2013 · Last modified April 12, 2014
In this video series, we highlight caregivers Stephanie and Dolores. These women care for their husbands who have Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s a look at what an average day looks like from sun up to...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Holidays / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 22, 2013 · Last modified December 5, 2014
Holidays can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease, and can be a particularly stressful time for caregivers. The added layer of seemingly required holiday rituals, family and other social obligations, may completely tear...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by acarrillo · Published November 22, 2013 · Last modified April 16, 2014
Angie is a caregiver for her husband John, who is in the early middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease. While John is still able to do many things, such as shower, brush his teeth and...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / News and notes / Profiles / Research
by eedgerly · Published November 20, 2013 · Last modified January 19, 2016
I want to tell all of you about an event I’ll be attending next week that I am very excited about: the Bay Area premiere of a documentary film call The Genius of Marian....
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 14, 2013 · Last modified April 16, 2014
November is National Family Caregiver Month. Join the #lifeasacaregiver conversation. Tweets about “#lifeasacaregiver”
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 12, 2013 · Last modified April 16, 2014
Jim is a caregiver for his mom, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2011 – but she has been showing signs for more than 15 years. He handles all of her day to day...
