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You’re Not Alone: “Someday” Is Not a Day of the Week

It’s the holiday season, and I didn’t want the year to end without a reminder about building your own legacy … More

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, caregiving, dementia, Florida, support

You’re Not Alone: Elder Law

“That’s the greatest gift your mother could have given you!” Those were the exact words the doctor said to us … More

Alzheimer's Association, awareness, caregiving, Florida, support

You’re Not Alone: Learning to Listen

When Alzheimer’s knocks on the door of a loved one, your role in life changes to becoming either a caregiver … More

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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

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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

Alzheimer's Association, caregiving, dementia, Florida, Fundraising, hiking, nonprofit, support, The Longest Day

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

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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

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A Caregiver’s Perspective: Learning from Support Groups

By Guest Blogger David Rohee The most difficult thing I’ve experienced in my life is learning how to be a … More

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Dave Rohee and wife, Katy, pose in front of a mountain vista.

New Report: Florida Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Face Significant Challenges 

The burden of Alzheimer’s and other dementias weighs heavily on Florida family caregivers and those across the country, according to … More

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How a USF Researcher is Using Her Work to Support Her Community

Learn more about Dr. Angela Massey Hill and her work in dementia research.

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