Is Alzheimer’s inherited? In this video, John Hardy, Ph.D., of the National Institute on Aging, explains how genes cause disease, the difference between deterministic and risk genes, and which genes of each type are...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / Education Videos / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 2, 2016 · Last modified November 5, 2018
The early stage panel at the 2015 Northbay Conference, Understanding Memory Loss, shares their experiences being diagnosed and living with dementia. You may also download additional insights from several early stage support groups here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/e57785ba-244e-4917-ac0a-2da64b061126 Helpful information...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 17, 2015
by Melissa Belgrave Remembering Alzheimer’s has never been hard for me. When my father was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s, my family and I watched as things got harder and harder for him to...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 22, 2015 · Last modified June 1, 2015
I was like everyone else that I know, I thought Alzheimer’s is just an elderly disease. Boy did I find out the hard way that is just not the case. My son Jason was...
Education Conferences / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 22, 2015 · Last modified May 11, 2015
Chico Spring Education Conference Understanding Dementia: Enhancing Care THIS EVENT HAS PASSED Date: Friday, May 8, 2015 Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Location: Chico Family Masonic Center 1110 East Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Get...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 19, 2015 · Last modified June 9, 2015
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias: Innovative Approaches in Therapy, Care and Diagnostics Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 Time: 8 am – 4:30 pm Location: Mount Hermon Conference Center 37 Conference Drive Mount Hermon, CA 95041 Get Directions This...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 13, 2015 · Last modified April 3, 2015
Understanding Memory Loss: A Solano County Education Conference for Family Caregivers and Professionals Date: Friday, March 27, 2015 Time: 8 am to 4 pm Location: Fairfield Community Center 1000 Kentucky Street Fairfield This six-hour conference for...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 3, 2015 · Last modified April 13, 2015
Latino Caregiver Forum: If you are a caregiver, take care of yourself Date: Saturday, April 11, 2015 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: Mayfair Community Center 2039 Kammerer Ave San Jose, CA 95116 Get Directions...
