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Richard Apple: Family History with Alzheimer’s
Story by Richard Apple. My family history with Alzheimer’s seems to extend back centuries. I once read a diary written by John Borland,...
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Apr 22, 2021
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Natalie’s Grandfather: Steve Mizerik
Story by Natalie Mietus. Merriam Webster Dictionary defines memory as “the power of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and...
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Apr 22, 2021
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Peggy’s Story: The Story of Her Mother
Story by Peggy Liker. I’ll never forget the day in the fall of 1987 when I received a call from a sister who lived near our mom. I had...
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Apr 12, 2021
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Kevin’s Story: Ed Daley
Ed Daley in the local newspaper. Kevin Daley was not a runner. In fact, he hated running. But his perspective on the sport changed in...
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Apr 8, 2021
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Rachel’s Story
Ever since I was little, I have always been very interested in science. As I grew up, that interest in science transformed into a passion...
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Apr 1, 2021
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Elsie’s Journey
To honor Elsie, who battled Alzheimer’s, her daughter Lisa Stover started Presto Real Estate. Alongside Elsie, Lisa navigated the process...
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Mar 29, 2021
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Running Lake Michigan: 1,100+ Miles for Alzheimer’s
Lee Thornquist is on a mission to honor his grandmother’s legacy and help support the more than five million Americans living with...
Alzheimer's Association
Feb 22, 2021
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I Will Not Give Up This Fight
Hi my name is Dee Anna Simpson, I am 51 years old, just recently married my best friend, Mike, and one of my biggest supporters. I’m also...
Alzheimer's Association
Nov 19, 2020
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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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Nov 17, 2020
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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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Nov 12, 2020
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“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...
Alzheimer's Association
Nov 10, 2020
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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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Nov 10, 2020
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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...
Alzheimer's Association
Oct 27, 2020
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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...
Alzheimer's Association
Oct 27, 2020
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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...
Alzheimer's Association
Oct 21, 2020
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“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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Oct 6, 2020
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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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Oct 1, 2020
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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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Sep 29, 2020
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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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Sep 24, 2020
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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...
Alzheimer's Association
Sep 17, 2020
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