Choosing between work and and caring for an elder
How do you deal with an employer who is pushing you to make the choice between work and caring for your elder?
This week’s question came from a caregiver having a hard time at work. She takes care of her mother who is afflicted with Parkinson’ s Disease. Already in a stressful situation, her boss doesn’t [...]
Learn MoreAlzheimer’s Association response to introduction of the Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act
For the more than 5 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease today and the projected 16 million who may have it by mid-century, The Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act of 2009 (S. 1492 & H.R. 3286) is a tremendous step in the fight against Alzheimer’s. The bipartisan legislation… [...]
The Alzheimer’s Project
HBO recently aired a 4- part series on Alzheimer’s and its effects on families, groundbreaking discoveries and touching stories. It started last Sunday, but you can watch it here for free.
“The Memory Loss Tapes” (85 minutes)
“Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am? With Maria Shriver” (30 minutes)
“Momentum in Science, Part 1″ (55 [...]
You may have heard in on the news, the many benefits that red wine provides. One of those benefits is that it may help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease. Recently, Mt.Sinai Researchers have discovered that polyphenolics derived from red grape seeds may help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s Disease. Basically, the study looked into the possibility of developing [...]
