Tag: alzheimers awareness
Getting the Word Out: An Interview with the Alzheimer’s Association
Our interview with a Care Manager from the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Michigan showcases some of the most important issues in raising Alzheimer’s awareness. For all the progress we’ve made in the diagnosis and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, we’ve still got a long way to go. One of the hurdles, according to Kate Williams, LMSW,…
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A Place for Mom Fundraises for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
In support of World Alzheimer’s Month, A Place for Mom joined the fight to defeat Alzheimer’s by fundraising nearly $12,000 and participating in Seattle’s September 23rd Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The event was a success and not only helped raise awareness for the debilitating epidemic, but also provided funds to support the nation’s mission to…
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Alzheimer’s Research Budget for 2013 Questioned at Senate Hearing
It became clear at the Senate hearing that discussed the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) 2013 budget, that the $80 million proposed earlier this year by President Obama for Alzheimer’s research may not actually be going to that cause. With the government mission to cure Alzheimer’s disease by 2025 and the growing aging baby boomer…
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Fact or Fiction? Exploring 5 Alzheimer’s Myths
Alzheimer’s is one of those “curious” diseases that people don’t have a lot of concrete knowledge or understanding about; especially when it comes to definite causes and symptoms. While progress is being made, there is still a lot to uncover about the disease—including validating or debunking common myths. Although Alzheimer’s disease was first diagnosed publicly…
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