What if we could diagnose Alzheimer’s before symptoms started? The hope is, future treatments could then target the disease in its earliest stages, before irreversible brain damage or mental decline has occurred. Research on...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / Profiles / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 19, 2016
According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2016 Facts & Figures, out of the 5.4 million Americans who have the disease 200,000 are with young onset Alzheimer’s. While the numbers are quite staggering, putting a face...
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 and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 29, 2016 · Last modified March 7, 2016
Watch this terrific session on technology tools for caregivers from our 2015 Circle of Care Conference presented by Christina Irving, LCSW, Family Caregiver Alliance. Topics covered include privacy, choosing a technology, direct care, home and...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / Education / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 6, 2015 · Last modified January 19, 2016
Helpful information related to this story: Music, art and Alzheimer’s page on alz.org The positive power of music as therapy Local education conference and classes Local support groups
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...
