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Category: ALZ Stories

Stories highlighting families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementia

Ocean Science Meets Art by People With Dementia

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.

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, art, dementia, ocean, research

Family Caregiver Month: How One Couple’s Retirement Plan Changed

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.

Alzheimer's, awareness, caregiving, dementia, Family Caregivers Month, Florida, support

Family Caregiver Month: How One Orlando Teen Creates Space for Others Facing Alzheimer’s

For many teenagers, their days consist of going to school, playing sports and hanging out with their friends. For Sarah … More

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, caregiving, Florida, National Family Caregivers Month

From Diagnosis to Ironman: a Central Florida Man’s Journey

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.

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, Florida, IRONMAN, MCI, The Longest Day
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