- feeds
- popular
- recent
- reader
- about
- story
- technologies
- what is rss
- connect
- dmca
- contact
- Feed Preview Sherrie, advocacy volunteer - Alzheimers and Dementia Blog - Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada
Finally! Alzheimer’s is getting attention, and lots of it
Although there are occasional reports about a scientific breakthrough or positive legislation that’s been enacted, most stories about Alzheimer’s contain bad news. That makes me rejoice! Say ...
San Francisco’s Dementia Care Plan – We’re seeing progress!
Here’s what we know about San Francisco: It’s a beautiful city. To fully appreciate those gorgeous vistas, you have to hike up many hills, often at 90 degree angles. The City is known for it...
Where does your candidate stand on Alzheimer’s?
We will cast our votes for Congress and the Presidency a week from today. If you’re still trying to make up your mind about how to vote, remember to ask your candidates the following... The p...
With Walk around the corner, dreams about Mom start to change
In less than a month, thousands of people will gather in San Francisco for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, so I’m in a frame of mind that is slightly off topic. Therefore, this entry... The po...
The Longest Day: Use these hours to fight, fight, fight
Next comes a great reminder to use The Longest Day to get re-charged with inspiration to fight for this cause! Sherrie is a regular contributor to our blog and is a long time advocacy... The po...
We’re told to “Tell your story,” but does it really work?
Do you get tired of being asked to just “tell your story” when speaking to legislators? Do you wonder whether elected officials and policymakers really listen or event understand our message ...
A first-time advocate’s experience at Advocacy Day
Saturday, March 31, dawned heavy and cloudy and by the time I left my gym at 8:30 a.m., it was pouring. But, had the sun not come out on schedule at precisely the moment... The post A first-tim...
Film accurately portrays Alzheimer’s – but will it inspire advocates or drive them away?
To prove to you how lacking I am in movie trivia, I did not realize that “A Separation” won the Academy Award for best foreign film until I went to see it yesterday. Having... The post ...
People with dementia at risk in nursing homes?
If someone you care about is in a nursing home or residential care facility, you may have thought you could let your guard down now and then; but the truth of the matter is... The post People w...
Under threat: basic cognitive testing and access to Alzheimer’s research results
Who would have thought that the ability of medical personnel to administer cognitive tests for their patients could get them sued? But, according to a January 4 article in the San Francisco Exami...