Advocacy / Caregiving / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published December 30, 2019 · Last modified January 3, 2020
Jasmeen Karan’s mother Bibi was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014, when Jasmeen was 25. After connecting with the Alzheimer’s Association for support, Jasmeen went on to become the legislative ambassador for Congresswoman Jackie Speier....
For the over five million American living with Alzheimer’s disease and their families, early detection and diagnosis is an important first step to managing their health. Currently, less than half of seniors diagnosed with...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 24, 2012 · Last modified April 3, 2014
To illustrate the fact that Alzheimer’s is a bi-partisan issue, Harry Johns started today’s lunch session by asking the Democrats in the room to applaud. He then asked Republicans to applaud. It became evident...
Alzheimer's champions / Bill, Area Leader
by wmfisher · Published May 17, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Following yesterday’s inspiring opening comments by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, my fellow advocates and I were in store for an intense day of learning, training and sharing. We first heard from members of...
