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Tag: dementia
You’re Not Alone: Get in a Support Group
By Skip Cohen The You’re Not Alone Chronicles is a series of experiences of one family member’s journey dealing with … More
Jacksonville Beach Hiker Completes 500-Mile Pilgrimage to Honor Mother and Fight Alzheimer’s
by Kiara Velez Anne Burris recently completed a 500-mile journey through the extraordinary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, changing her grief … More
Gaming for Grandpa: Shared love of games turns into fundraising for hope
Ryan held a five-day long, 24/7 livestream digital charity, transforming his love for gaming into an entertaining way to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.
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
My Journey with Alzheimer’s and My Abuelas: Weaving Memories
By Kiara Velez “Pórtate bien y Dios te paga,” my Abuela Carmen Velez always says. “Behave well, and God will … 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
Florida Research Champions Share Their Top Highlights of the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC)
By Stefanie Wardlow and Keith Gibson The recent week in Philadelphia was marked by excitement as the Alzheimer’s Association International … More