Tagged: memory loss

Advocacy / Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Research

April 14, 2015

Gini Cunningham, Daughter, Sister, Volunteer Advocate

During National Volunteer Week and all year long, we wish to celebrate the stories of our dedicated and hard-working volunteers. This is the story of Gini Cunningham, daughter, sister, volunteer advocate for the Alzheimer’s...

Advocacy / Alzheimer's champions / Research

April 14, 2015

Deborah Williams, Caregiver and Alzheimer’s Association Volunteer Advocate

During National Volunteer Week and all year long, we wish to celebrate the stories of our dedicated and hard-working volunteers. This is the story of Deborah Williams, caregiver and volunteer: I became a volunteer...

Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver / Caregiving / Education Videos

April 9, 2015

An Update with Angie: Making John’s Room a Home

Making John’s Room a Home Visiting John Advice on a Question John is a Beachboy Helpful information related to this story: Additional posts from Angie Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving Center

Advocacy / News and notes / Research / Women and Alzheimer's

March 30, 2015

The Power of the Purple Sash

I expected the electricity of a 1000 delegates gathered at the Alzheimer’s Advocacy Forum. I expected the excitement of visiting our Senators and Representatives. What I didn’t expect was the power of a purple...

News and notes

March 24, 2015

New Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report Calls Attention to Low Diagnosis Disclosure Rates

The Alzheimer’s Association has released the 2015 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, which includes important new data and a special report about whether health care providers disclose an Alzheimer’s diagnosis to patients and...

Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / Education / Education Videos

March 24, 2015

Chris Mason: Talking about Alzheimer’s

Chris Mason is a caregiver for her husband, Nathaniel, who has Alzheimer’s. She also cared for her mother and has been very active in her community and faith. Chris Mason: An Introduction Chris Mason:...