“That’s the greatest gift your mother could have given you!” Those were the exact words the doctor said to us … More
Tag: Florida
The Power of Music for Memory and Alzheimer’s Care: Hicks’ Family Story
By Kiara Velez Music has a powerful and positive impact on people living with Alzheimer’s disease. For the Hicks family, … More
Preparing for Florida Heat and Humidity as a Dementia Caregiver
Florida summers are no joke. While the heat can be uncomfortable for anyone, it poses real risks for people living … More
You’re Not Alone: Get in a Support Group
By Skip Cohen The You’re Not Alone Chronicles is a series of experiences of one family member’s journey dealing with … More
Jacksonville Beach Hiker Completes 500-Mile Pilgrimage to Honor Mother and Fight Alzheimer’s
by Kiara Velez Anne Burris recently completed a 500-mile journey through the extraordinary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, changing her grief … More
Young Voices in the Fight to #ENDALZ
During National Volunteer Week (April 20-26), the Alzheimer’s Association is proud to highlight inspiring stories and contributions from young volunteers … More
Gaming for Grandpa: Shared love of games turns into fundraising for hope
Ryan held a five-day long, 24/7 livestream digital charity, transforming his love for gaming into an entertaining way to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.
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
Do Brain Games Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s?
By Nicole Lesson Word games and crosswords are a hobby or passion for many. For others, it may be something … More
