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Alzheimer's Association
Nov 17, 2020
Keeping People Living with Alzheimer’s and other Dementias Safe and Engaged during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, but the novel coronavirus presents unique...
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Alzheimer's Association
Nov 12, 2020
The Journey…
Nov. 29, 2018 – little did I know that morning that this day would forever change my life and my family’s life. Many years before, my...
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Alzheimer's Association
Nov 10, 2020
“Peggy, promise me that you’ll enjoy your life.”
My Fellow Caregivers, When I was asked to share my story, I readily agreed. Always-anything to support the cause. My mom has been in...
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Alzheimer's Association
Nov 10, 2020
There Is Help and There Is Hope
Candy has been a caregiver since her husband was diagnosed in 2008. She has had quite a difficult journey with Alzheimer’s as many people...
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Alzheimer's Association
Oct 27, 2020
Long Distance Caring and COVID-19
Mother-daughter bonds are often described as a connection like no other. This is especially true for my mom (Terri Mitchell) and me. I...
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Alzheimer's Association
Oct 27, 2020
To Be or Not To Be (A Caregiver): It Is Not An Option
Six years ago, my wife was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s. Like everyone else who is faced with a family crisis, we had no choice...
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Alzheimer's Association
Oct 21, 2020
Reason to Hope Co-Chair: Marty Wilke
My relationship with the Alzheimer’s Association began in 2010. I was invited to attend the very first Reason to Hope luncheon in...
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Alzheimer's Association
Oct 6, 2020
“Hope Shines On”
My name is Deanne Alexander and I am an advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association. My fight to help find a cure started when my mother...
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Alzheimer's Association
Oct 1, 2020
For my Grandmother
Keefer Schoon began his love for music when he first picked up a guitar, about ten years ago. He was inspired by many rock artists like...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 29, 2020
Why I Walk… Melanie’s Story
On December 12, 2013, my family received the news my 59 year old mother had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). It didn’t...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 24, 2020
Why I Walk… Jeff’s Story
I have been involved with the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease for a long time. Years ago when I heard there was going to be a local...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 17, 2020
Why I Walk… Jeff’s Story
Walking Sticks I started walking 10 years ago. My new daughter -in-law put together a team of church members to walk since she had lost...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 17, 2020
Stay Close
By Jeanne Rivera “You are not too tall , you are just statuesque!” This was Dad consoling me in middle school, as I shot several inches...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 15, 2020
“We Have No Regrets”
Alzheimer’s is something we never thought would affect our family. My mother-in-law Gerry was diagnosed in 2010. While it took her memory...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 15, 2020
Why I Walk… George’s Story
I have written some variation of this story several times over the past 5 years. I feel that I have written this with a diminishing sense...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 15, 2020
Why I Walk… Debbie’s Story
On July 30, 2019, my mom passed away after an 8 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. I watched her go from a smart, loving, out-going...
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Alzheimer's Association
Sep 15, 2020
Why I Walk… Joanne’s Story
Grandma Attig was always fun to be around and always busy doing something. She had a very bright smile and great laugh that was...
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Alzheimer's Association
Aug 31, 2020
Volunteer Spotlight: Dave Myers
Dave Myers, an avid traveler and motorcyclist, was first introduced to the Alzheimer’s Association when his wife, Cheryl, was diagnosed...
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Alzheimer's Association
Aug 20, 2020
Why I Walk… Tom’s Story
I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s just over a year ago. That being said, it was a long and painful journey before doctors reached that...
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Alzheimer's Association
Aug 6, 2020
Why I Walk… Wendy’s Story
I support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s because as a caregiver I have learned a lot from the association and want to see more public...
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