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The Longest Day was Great!
The Alzheimer’s Association second largest annual fundraiser is called the Longest Day. The day is dedicated to raising awareness and funds towards research of the disease. It is called The Longest Day...
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This Weekend in Houston: Activities for You and a Loved One with AD
Weekends can be a great time to find events in the area, and coming up during this last weekend of June, Houston has plenty of summer-specific activities to offer. However, if a loved one has...
View ArticleLANDMARK INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH
On June 23, 2015 the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services approved a 60% increase in funding allocated for Alzheimer’s research! This is amazing news for all Americans and the researchers working...
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Eyes of the Golf Community on Alzheimer’s Disease
Golf analyst Peter Oosterhuis turned the focus of sports fans and professionals toward Alzheimer’s disease when he publicly announced his diagnosis in May. Oosterhuis began his professional golf career...
View ArticleREMEMBER THE LOVED ONE, NOT THE DISEASE
Alzheimer’s disease is an extremely tragic and life altering disease. It impacts not just the diagnosed individual but the entire family. Although there is no cure for the disease, the article attached...
View ArticleCaregivers Gain A New Perspective
For family and professional caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, patience and understanding can prove to be vital tools. However, any caregiver, no matter how...
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DOCTOR PRESCRIBES SLEEP
The Associated Press published an amazing revealing recent research that indicates lack of sleep as risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. Everyone knows that ample sleep helps one function better during...
View ArticleWalk 2015 Sponsorship Forms
Local sponsors of Walk to End Alzheimer’s® have a unique opportunity to impact the success of the event while displaying commitment to the local community. At the Alzheimer’s Association, we take pride...
View ArticleWalk Give Back Nights
There are many restaurants in Houston and Southeast Texas that support local organizations through give back nights. This is a great opportunity for Walk teams that are interested in hosting an event...
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UTMB Researchers Discover Experimental Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
According to the Alzheimer’s Association facts & figures of 2015, Alzheimer’s disease cannot be prevented, cured or slowed, but researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) made a...
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Women and Alzheimer’s Disease- Are We At the Epicenter?
Research is showing that women are at the epicenter of this devastating disease. Alzheimer’s affects more than 5 million people in the US alone and this doesn’t include all of the family members who...
View ArticleLearn To Love Them As They Are
It’s no surprise that at times it gets hard to accept that your loved one has changed. The personality they have now is different. The outlook on life and the way they do things are different. The...
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Do You Want to Help Find a Cure?
Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch is a free, confidential tool that connects individuals to Alzheimer’s specific clinical trials & information. It is available to people with Alzheimer’s disease...
View ArticleDementia & Halloween: Tips for Everyone to Enjoy the Holiday
Welcome Fall! The air is getting cooler and the leaves are changing colors. Pumpkins and other crafts become family projects for indoor and outdoor decorations. While this is exciting for most people,...
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New Video Game Helps to Create a Sense of Empathy
We would like to think that everyone is sympathetic to those with Alzheimer’s disease. Sympathetic to what they must feel and how they cope with this disease. Truth be told, we really do not know how...
View ArticleBe Thankful on Thanksgiving
The smell of turkey in the air, the sounds of laughter echoing down the hall, the sight of kids playing from room to room, isn’t that what Thanksgiving is all about? For some of us ABSOLUTELY! It may,...
View ArticleThe P.I.P.E Series
The PIPE Series (Praise in Purple Education) was lead by Talysa McCall, Mission & Development Specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association, in order to raise awareness, funds, and friends within the...
View ArticleWinter Safety
There may not be snow, but the winter season is indeed upon us. With the temperature finally dropping low enough into ranges for winter, those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and other forms of...
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Alzheimer’s Federal Research Funding Increased $350 Million
Alzheimer’s Federal Research Funding Increased $350 Million On December 18th, 2015, President Barack Obama signed into law a $350 million increase for federal Alzheimer’s disease research funding in...
View ArticleNew Year, New Travels?
We live in a world full of traveling possibilities. It is estimated that on average, every day more than 8 million people fly. Wow! Imagine the adventures! While such a large number of people fly each...
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