by Kiara Velez Anne Burris recently completed a 500-mile journey through the extraordinary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, changing her grief … More
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Together For A Cause: How Alzheimer’s Unites Us for The Longest Day
By Victoria Kevers Alzheimer’s has been around Margaret “Peggy” Harter all her life – her mother, her aunt, her grandmother and … More
My Journey with Alzheimer’s and My Abuelas: Weaving Memories
By Kiara Velez “Pórtate bien y Dios te paga,” my Abuela Carmen Velez always says. “Behave well, and God will … More
Dementia Caregiver Tips: Finding LGBTQ+ Friendly Housing
When living at home is no longer an option, the process of choosing to send your loved one with Alzheimer’s … More
3 New Florida Laws That Will Impact Dementia Caregivers
Every year the Florida Legislature meets for 60 days to pass a budget and work on priorities that impact the … More
What I Did After my Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: 3 Tips from Someone Who has Been There
By Lee Belanger Four years ago, my world shifted when I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. At age 79, I was … More
Advocates Gather in Washington D.C. for Alzheimer’s
From April 7 to April 9, 2024 advocates from across the country joined together to advocate for 2024 federal policy … More
Facing Mother’s Day as A Former Caregiver
By Nicole Lesson With Mother’s day upon us, it brings many people joy and others grief, or even a mixture … More
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
Alzheimer’s and Grief: Expression Through Poetry
By Angelina Gamba, poem by Ron Jackson Alzheimer’s disease takes a toll on the entire family and broader community, As … More