By Stefanie Wardlow and Keith Gibson The recent week in Philadelphia was marked by excitement as the Alzheimer’s Association International … More
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I Cared for My Father Who Didn’t Care for Me: 4 Tips to Weather the Storm
By Barbara Drake-Vera, author and advocate In January 2011, I got the call that no child of an elderly parent … More
The Longest Day Events
The Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On June 20, 2024, thousands of … More
Estate and Legal Planning Tips for Caregivers
By Angelina Gamba Legal planning for people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be a touchy subject. It can be … 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
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
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
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
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
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