Resources, tips and more from the Alzheimer's Association in Florida
Stories highlighting families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementia
Tracy Sarallo, of Tampa, saw a dramatic shift in her life when her mother began showing symptoms of memory decline. That decline was the result of Alzheimer’s disease. Her mother, unfortunately, was not the only one touched by the disease. Sarallo’s aunt was also diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and quickly declined.
Ivette Teyra, of Miami Gardens, a compassionate teacher, found herself thrust into the role of caregiver when her father, Aurelio Teyra, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 75. Alongside her sister, Yudit Marin, she embarked on a life-altering journey, giving family a whole new meaning.
A tradition among Oceanographers is to send styrofoam cups into the deep ocean with their instruments as unique souvenirs. Ph.D. candidate Dani Cox had an idea to engage residents at The Estates at Carpenter’s in current Oceanic researchby inviting them to decorate and design styrofoam cups and discs.
After Benny Luntsford received an early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis, he and his wife Becky had to pivot from their retirement plan while learning to embrace living in the moment.
For many teenagers, their days consist of going to school, playing sports and hanging out with their friends. For Sarah … More
Dan Jaworski, an international investment manager from Orlando, traveled to Thailand in 2019. What he thought was a typical family vacation would change his life forever.
