A Caregiver’s Quest to Heal with a Meal
Walnut Creek resident Lisa Rubino has had a challenging journey with Alzheimer’s and the grief that came with losing her husband. Yet she found the strength to channel her emotions and passion for cooking...
Tagged: memory loss
Medicare Now Provides Coverage for Critical Alzheimer’s Care and Support Services
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...
Raiders’ David Amerson Raising Alzheimer’s Awareness
Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson recently wore custom-made purple cleats in support of the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. As part of the “My Cause, My Cleats”, the NFL allowed players to express their...
Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) and Alzheimer’s
Seniors often suffer from Dry Mouth, which is a lack of sufficient saliva, resulting in an uncomfortable feeling of dryness. People with Alzheimer’s are at higher risk as they may not drink enough water...
Music, Art and Alzheimer’s
Music and art can enrich the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Both allow for self-expression and engagement, even after dementia has progressed. Music Music can be powerful. Studies have shown music may reduce...
Home Safety and Alzheimer’s
People with Alzheimer’s and other dementias can live in their homes as long as safety measures are in place. As Alzheimer’s progresses, a person’s abilities change. But with some creativity and problem solving, you...
Photographer Challenges Modern Society with Powerful Images
Maja Daniels, a Swedish photographer based in London, is the winner of the first Bob and Diane Fund grant – a visual storytelling grant, raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Selected out of...
Good Grief Cooking: One Caregiver’s Quest to Heal with a Meal
Walnut Creek resident Lisa Rubino has had a challenging journey with Alzheimer’s and the grief that came with losing her husband. Yet she found the strength to channel her emotions and passion for cooking...
