Six in 10 individuals with dementia will wander at some point. Many will do so repeatedly, putting themselves in harm’s … More
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4 Tips to Reduce Anxiety for Someone with Dementia
By Pat Gruber, Volunteer Community Educator, Alzheimer’s Association and Volunteer Coordinator, Chapter Health System I recently had the great honor to … More
What is the Longest Day? Designing a fundraising event around you
By Denise Ward, development manager TLD/Gala, Alzheimer’s Association Central & North Florida Chapter Walks, galas and luncheons are fun events … More
When Is It Time For A Long-Term Care Housing? 5 Tips From Someone who has Been Through it
By: Debrah Nadler, BS, MBA, CCA, RA My mom was always a loving and hardworking woman who prioritized her family … More
Three Ways Assistive Technology Can Improve Caregiving
by Kelli Fontaine, Assistive Technology Manager, Center for Independent Living of Broward & Gulf Coast Assistive technology can have a … More
CMS must reverse its decision on FDA-approved Alzheimer’s treatments
By John Strader, Hollywood, FL According to a new report from the Alzheimer’s Association, 827,000 Floridians are serving as caregivers for … More
Get to Know Pensacola Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chair Dr. Pashia Groom
1. How has Alzheimer’s impacted your life? Personally, my story is like so many others in that I have lost … More
Rally in Tally 2023: Advocating for Alzheimer’s in Florida
Whether it was traveling through multiple time zones or sitting on a bus for 540 miles, nothing could stop advocates from getting to Tallahassee for the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Rally in Tally, State Advocacy Days. Over 70 advocates made the trek to raise their voice and turn the Old Historic Capitol purple.
Meet Melissa Denham: your 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Villages event chair
How has Alzheimer’s impacted your life? Growing up I stayed with my great-grandparents during the day while my parents worked. … More
Five Things We Learned About Alzheimer’s Disease in 2022
2022 was a productive and promising year for Alzheimer’s research, including discoveries related to the causes, risk factors and treatment … More