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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

Advocacy, AIM, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, caregiving, dementia, forum, nonprofit, public policy

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

Alzheimer's Association, awareness, caregiving, dementia, Florida, mothers day

Volunteer Spotlight: Reaching Families in the Florida Keys

By Angelina Gamba Kara Biery works in the small island community of Islamorada in the Florida Keys, a community with … More

Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, Florida, Florida Keys, Islamorada

Volunteer Spotlight: Sarasota Woman Brings Hope, Fun to Community Through Walk

By Angelina Gamba Jody Nolan’s father first began showing small signs of Alzheimer’s back in 2012, like forgetting to turn … More

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, Florida, Fundraising, sarasota, walk to end alzheimer's, Walk2EndAlz

Volunteer Spotlight: Orlando Couple Uses Advocacy to Make a Difference

By Angelina Gamba Dr. Zahydie L. Burgos Ribot’s husband, Francisco Rios aka Pako, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s just … More

Advocacy, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, Florida, forum, hispanic, nonprofit, volunteer
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5 Tips for Spring Cleaning With Those Living With Alzheimer’s   

Spring is here. It’s the time of the year that cleaning house becomes a priority. The process of spring cleaning … More

Alzheimer's Association, awareness, dementia, Florida, Nicole Ramer, nonprofit, organization, Organized Haven, organizing, spring cleaning

Florida Legislative Session Ends With Historic Funding for Alzheimer’s and Passage of Critical Legislation

The 2024 Florida legislative session has come to an end with major wins for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. None … More

Advocacy, Alzheimer's Association, awareness, biomarker testing, blood test, Brain Bus, dementia, Florida, law enforcement, nonprofit, training, wandering
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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 Association, awareness, caregiver, caregiving, dementia, Florida, help, support, support group

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

Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, anger, april, awareness, caregiver, caregiving, dementia, denial, emotions, Florida, frustration, grief, guilt, management, poem, poetry, poetry month, sad, sadness
Dave Rohee and wife, Katy, pose in front of a mountain vista.

New Report: Florida Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Face Significant Challenges 

The burden of Alzheimer’s and other dementias weighs heavily on Florida family caregivers and those across the country, according to … More

Alzheimer's Association, awareness, caregiver, caregiving, dementia, facts and figures, Florida, local program, nonprofit, program, support, support group

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