Alzheimer’s Association Archive

Memories in the Making at Silverado – Escondido

Posted on January 13, 2012 | No Comments
Since 2005, our Escondido community has participated in Memories in the Making, a therapeutic art program created by the Alzheimer’s Association.
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International Alzheimer’s Study Reveals Public Interest in Predictive Screenings

Posted on July 25, 2011 | No Comments
An international study by the Harvard School of Public Health and Alzheimer’s Europe was presented last week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2011. The five country study – U.S., France, Germany, Spain and Poland – surveyed over 2,500 people to examine their perceptions on...
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Advocating for Alzheimer’s on Capitol Hill

Posted on April 28, 2011 | No Comments
A new initiative by the Alzheimer’s Association hopes to enhance awareness of the disease’s looming epidemic by taking their message, and that of over 10,000 online participants, to our newly elected leaders on Capitol Hill. On May 15-17 they will host the Alzheimer’s Association –...
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Larry King Brings Alzheimer’s Disease to Primetime

Posted on April 22, 2011 | No Comments
. On Sunday May 1st, CNN will air the first Larry King Special, titled “Unthinkable: the Alzheimer’s Epidemic.” The one-hour special premieres at 8:00PM (ET/PT). King’s special will include interviews with other notable figures that have, in some way, been affected by the memory-impairing...
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California Leaders Propose State Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted on March 9, 2011 | No Comments
The Alzheimer’s Association formally announced today the California State Plan for Alzheimer’s disease. The state plan, developed through a partnership between public and private sector leaders proposes a 10-year strategy to prepare and educate family caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers and the general public about the...
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Top Ten Advances in Alzheimer’s Research and Care for 2010

Posted on December 31, 2010 | No Comments
Despite the economic downturn and all the other negative news that has bombarded us in the last year, 2010 was a very good year for the advancement of Alzheimer’s awareness, care and research. Although we still do not have a cure, we are one-step closer...
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Rose Parade Float Tells Boomers “It’s Time to Face Alzheimer’s”

Posted on December 21, 2010 | No Comments
The Alzheimer’s Association and Pfizer have teamed up to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease for the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade. The 55-foot long Boomer Express train will carry Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers along the five-and-a-half mile parade route, spewing steam and ringing its...
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National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) approved by House

Posted on December 15, 2010 | No Comments
Early this morning the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA). This historic piece of legislation is now on its way to be signed by the President. On December 8th, the Senate Special Committee on Aging held a forum...
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The Shriver Report: A Women’s Nation Takes on Alzheimer’s

Posted on November 2, 2010 | 2 Comments
Maria Shriver, who’s father was affected by Alzheimer’s disease, takes on one of the nations biggest health problem. In her report, California’s first lady and the Alzheimer’s Association presented a collaboration of research and statistics to urge society and government leaders to address the needs...
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2010 Visionary Women

Posted on October 19, 2010 | No Comments
The Visionary Women Luncheon honored individuals who have served as models of commitment to compassionate care. Their sensitivity, empathy and ability to instill a sense of hope distinguish them and inspires others. Recently the 4th annual Visionary Women Luncheon celebrated caregivers in Orange County. Supported...
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The Price Tag of Alzheimer’s

Posted on September 22, 2010 | No Comments
$604 billion or 1% of the global Gross Domestic Product is the estimated price tag of the global economic impact of the cost of dementia. The new international report about Alzheimer’s disease is one of the first indicators of the substantial financial toll of caring...
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Virutal Candlelight Rally for Alzheimer’s

Posted on February 17, 2010 | No Comments
As a part of the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Alzheimer’s Action Summit, advocates will gather on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on March 7th to honor their loved ones and share stories. For those of us unable to be in Washington D.C. this online portal...
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Social Security Adds Early-Onset Alzheimer’s

Posted on February 11, 2010 | No Comments
As of this morning news from the Alzheimer’s Association (direct quote): The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today they have added early-onset/younger onset Alzheimer’s to the list of conditions under its Compassionate Allowance Initiative, giving those with the disease expedited access to Social Security Disability...
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Tour the Brain, Understand Alzheimer’s

Posted on January 26, 2010 | No Comments
Clinical words, like brain plaques and neurodegenerative disorder, are intimidating when faced with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Often there is a divide between those researching in a laboratory and those faced with the devastating daily effects of the disease. When a shocking diagnosis is...
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