Research News: SNIFF & A4

24 Monday Feb 2014

Posted by Ann Napoletan in Advocacy and Awareness, Helpful Resources, Pharma, Prevention, Research, Treatments and Therapies, USAgainstAlzheimer's

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The fine folks at USAgainstAlzheimer’s recently hosted an outstanding Activists Network call on two impending clinical trials. We had the pleasure of hearing directly from Dr. Suzanne Craft, Professor of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine at Wake Forest.

Dr. Craft is leading the SNIFF study, which is currently enrolling participants at research centers around the country. In addition, we learned more about the A4 trial, also getting underway. If you’d like to learn more, take a look at the follow up post I wrote for the USA2 by2020 blog: Exciting News on the Research Front.

Hope for the future.

Chicken Soup For the Soul: Living With Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

20 Thursday Feb 2014

Posted by Ann Napoletan in Advocacy and Awareness, ALZ Assn - National, Books, Caregivers, Face of Alzheimer's, Fundraising, Helpful Resources, Inspiration, Life After Caregiving, Mom, Products

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I couldn’t be happier or more honored to be a part of this fantastic project. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living With Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias is now available for pre-sale and will be in bookstores on April 22nd. The book contains 101 personal stories, including one that I wrote about our journey.

I hope everyone will consider purchasing the book and sharing the news with your friends. All royalties are going to the Alzheimer’s Association, which makes the book that much more special.

Giveaway Time!

10 Monday Feb 2014

Posted by Ann Napoletan in Activities for Your Loved One, Caregivers, Giveaways, Helpful Resources, Products

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groundhog Mid-February doldrums getting the best of you? How about a giveaway courtesy of the nice folks at MindStart!?

You might remember reading my post about this company not long ago, and they were kind enough to donate a couple of products from their collection. Thank you, MindStart!

baseballpuzzle The first item up for grabs is a 24-piece baseball themed puzzle, and the second is a beautiful spiritual-themed book (I can’t begin to describe the bold, gorgeous, glossy photographs in this book)!