A 3-minute video that explains Alzheimer’s in layman’s terms. Simple, yet compelling.
What is Alzheimer’s?
27 Saturday Sep 2014
Posted in Advocacy and Awareness
Tag Archives: dementia
FREE Online Course: Understanding Dementia
13 Saturday Sep 2014
Understanding Dementia
FREE Online Dementia Course – Available Internationally
Registration NOW OPEN
Course begins Oct 13, lasting 9 weeks
The third offering of Understanding Dementia MOOC, is just around the corner! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN and the course begins on Oct 13th.
This outstanding curriculum draws upon the expertise of neuroscientists, clinicians and dementia care professionals from the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at the University of Tasmania, Australia. Over 25,000 people from 96 countries took part in the first two offerings. Don’t miss this great opportunity!
When Caring Takes Courage: A MUST HAVE Caregiving Guide
06 Saturday Sep 2014
Posted in Books, Caregivers, Giveaways, Helpful Resources, Tips
9/21/14 – Thank you to everyone who entered! The randomly chosen winner of a copy of When Caring Takes Courage, by Mara Botonis, was “Linda.” Linda, please look for an email from me!!
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As I sit down to write this long overdue piece, I can’t help but be struck by how many wonderful people I’ve met through dementia advocacy. It’s safe to say that as a whole, these are some of the most gifted and compassionate human beings on the planet. Each has a unique story, but those stories are the common thread that creates such a bond between us.
Mara Botonis falls into that category. To be honest, I don’t recall exactly how we first crossed paths; however, I do know we were instant friends. I’m grateful that social media provides an avenue for meeting people all over the country – and the world, for that matter. Continue reading
The Long and Winding Road... 