By Stefanie Wardlow Significant strides have been made in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research, leading to a better understanding of … More
Tag: Alzheimer's
Understanding Alzheimer’s in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
By Katie Fahrenbruch, Director of Community Engagement, Alzheimer’s Association Florida Chapters According to the National Down Syndrome Society, about 30% … More
Together For A Cause: How Alzheimer’s Unites Us for The Longest Day
By Victoria Kevers Alzheimer’s has been around Margaret “Peggy” Harter all her life – her mother, her aunt, her grandmother and … More
Swimming for Hope: Tony and Maria’s Journey Against Alzheimer’s
Hope continues to bring people together in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. For Maria Yanda, captain of the Optum Memory … More
Do Brain Games Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s?
By Nicole Lesson Word games and crosswords are a hobby or passion for many. For others, it may be something … More
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024: Day Three, Four & Five Highlights
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) is the largest and most influential international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Each … More
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024: Day One & Two Highlights
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) is the largest and most influential international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Each … More
3 New Florida Laws That Will Impact Dementia Caregivers
Every year the Florida Legislature meets for 60 days to pass a budget and work on priorities that impact the … More
I Cared for My Father Who Didn’t Care for Me: 4 Tips to Weather the Storm
By Barbara Drake-Vera, author and advocate In January 2011, I got the call that no child of an elderly parent … More
Boost Your Brain Health: Habits to Keep Your Mind Sharp
By Stefanie Wardlow, M.A., Senior Program Manager, research champion, Alzheimer’s Association, Florida Chapters When we think about our health, we … More