What’s it like to have Alzheimer’s? A first person account
When the lights are on, I can do anything. But when the lights are off…. I could see things, but they just didn’t make sense It’s just like physical work for my...
Tagged: younger onset
I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s on my 63rd birthday
Helpful information related to this story: Hear from more early stage voices If you have early stage Alzheimer’s If you have younger onset Alzheimer’s (diagnosed before age 65) Find early stage support groups...
SATURDAY: The Genius of Marian in San Francisco
I want to tell all of you about an event I’ll be attending next week that I am very excited about: the Bay Area premiere of a documentary film call The Genius of Marian....
A Son’s Letter to His Mother with Alzheimer’s Disease
About a year ago, Cynthia got lost on the way to her favorite ice cream place – one she had been to time and time again. When she finally found it, ordered herself a...
On a Personal Note”¦Wah Ho Chan
I’ve been married to Martha for 30 years. We have two daughters who are now adults and a granddaughter who just started kindergarten. I moved to the Bay Area because of my best friend...
Celebrities turn out for Seth Rogen’s Alzheimer’s fundraiser
I am just back from Hilarity for Charity, a fundraising event put on by Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren Miller. Lauren’s mother was diagnosed at the age of 55, when Lauren was just...
Today’s hero: Roger Strom
Leave a comment below to let us know about the everyday heroes in your life! In honor of Alzheimer’s Action Day on September 21, we are highlighting 21 Everyday Heroes. Today, meet Roger Strom, our...
