By Maddison Rametta and Audrey Coachman Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia affects 1 in every 37 Floridians statewide. The Florida … More
Category: Care and Support
Volunteer Highlight: Saul Simon
“The beauty of putting on this event was a buddy of mine looking at me and saying, ‘Thank you for doing this. I don’t know if you know this, but my mom suffered from this disease.’…I never would have known that his mom suffered as my dad suffered,” said Saul Simon about the Pickleball tournament he recently organized in support of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in Boca.
Top 4 Actions to Take As a New Caregiver
By Jason A. Penrod, B.C.S., CELA, Family Elder Law Family Elder Law is a presenting sponsor for Walk to End Alzheimer’s … More
5 Ways to Promote Brain Health During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June, we’re encouraging all Americans to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors that can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
Why I Volunteer
Gary volunteers behind the scenes helping to promote Alzheimer’s and dementia programs through community calendars. We’re so thankful to Gary for helping us get the word out to others about available care, education and support events across Florida.
What Peanut Butter Candy Taught Me About Alzheimer’s, Stroke, Dementia and Risk
By Stefanie Thompson Wardlow, senior program manager, Florida research champion, Alzheimer’s Association Not all strokes are noticeable. My grandmother had … More
Recognizing the Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s During the Holidays
The signs of Alzheimer’s can often be hidden from daily view. They are subtle and many times confused with normal … More
3 Resources to Support Veterans Facing Alzheimer’s
By Jason A. Penrod The Alzheimer’s Association reports that nearly half a million American veterans have Alzheimer’s and as the … More
Happy, Supported and Comforted Holidays
By Sue Ryan In our healthy minds, holidays can be a wonderfully overwhelming time of family coming together, crowding together, … More
Tips From a Former Caregiver
Chasity Brooks’ caregiving journey began in 2017, when her mother-in-law, Jean, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Although Jean recently passed away at the age of 84, Chasity continues to spread awareness of Alzheimer’s disease by raising funds for a cure through Walk to End Alzheimer’s.