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OUR VISION: A world without Alzheimer's disease. OUR MISSION: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
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Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, Dementia, Health, Memory Loss, Seattle, technology, Washington

UW Nursing Scholar Selected For Prestigious Dementia Care Award

By: UW Dementia Palliative Education Network (DPEN) Team UW School of Nursing student Michael Drake has been selected as the second U.S. recipient of the UW Queen Silvia Nursing Award for dementia care.   Drake’s winning idea is the development of QRx, a safe and secure mobile platform that patients can use to share important information to medical providers and/or caregivers via an individualized QR code … Continue reading UW Nursing Scholar Selected For Prestigious Dementia Care Award

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Advocacy, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, Dementia, Memory Loss, Seattle, Volunteering

Rebecca Hodges: My Advocacy Story

I got involved with the Alzheimer’s Association early in 2021 after watching my uncle’s Alzheimer’s grow worse, and realizing just how much Alzheimer’s and dementia have affected people around me. I now serve as an ACTor for Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Continue reading Rebecca Hodges: My Advocacy Story

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Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Washington State

Eat From the Rainbow To Build Brain Health

By: Nicole Vienneau, MSN, RN, NC-BC This blog was originally published July 28, 2020 on the Blue Monarch Health Blog. It has been edited and used with permission from the author.  When you eat from the rainbow of powerful plant foods, you make a bold choice to build your brain health. When you take care of your brain, you take care of your whole body! … Continue reading Eat From the Rainbow To Build Brain Health

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Advocacy, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Washington, Washington State

Advocating for resources to help families impacted by dementia

Rep. Bateman has represented the 22nd Legislative District in the Olympia area since being elected in 2020, and is the vice-chair of the House Health Care and Wellness Committee. She is also on the Capital Budget and the Housing, Human Services & Veterans Committees. Rep. Bateman spoke at the Public Policy Town Hall on Nov. 9, 2021. The following is a transcript. I am so … Continue reading Advocating for resources to help families impacted by dementia

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family, Holidays, Washington State

Sharing recipes: From our families to yours

This year, the Washington State Chapter board and staff gathered recipes to share with each other for the holidays. These recipes are family favorites, holiday favorites or just something people found to be tasty. Below are a few of the recipes from the book for you to enjoy!  Cowboy CaviarSubmitted by: Hailey Adair Ingredients:3 roma tomatoes, seeds removed, diced2 ripe avocados, diced⅓ cup red onion, … Continue reading Sharing recipes: From our families to yours

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, children, Dementia, family, kids, love, Memory Loss, Washington, Washington State, Younger Onset Alzheimer's Disease

Finding Support: Facing My Dad’s Diagnosis

By: Amanda Johanson Hi, my name is Amanda Johanson. My father, Mark, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s two-and-a-half years ago at the age of 61. Alzheimer’s runs in my family on my dad’s side. Both my grandma and great aunt passed away from Alzheimer’s — although they didn’t receive their diagnosis until much later in life.  My dad graduated from Purdue University with an engineering … Continue reading Finding Support: Facing My Dad’s Diagnosis

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Alzheimer's Association, children, family, kids, love, Seattle, Washington, Washington State

Around the Table with Brian Canlis

This article was originally published in the Summer 2021 issue of ALZ, a magazine of the Alzheimer’s Association. ALZ magazine shares inspiration and information about the fight to end Alzheimer’s — and offers tips on how to make your brain the focus of a healthy lifestyle. Subscribe today to get the next issue delivered right to your mailbox! Food can create snapshots in time — … Continue reading Around the Table with Brian Canlis

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Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, children, family, Grandmother, Holidays, love, Washington

Giving Thanks: We Count Our Blessings

By: Emily Bennett, Kenmore  Thanksgiving 2020Thanksgiving after a year of loss, loss for the world outside and loss for me. My husband’s dementia has increased and the man who was once chief of staff, wrote four books and was often an after-dinner speaker at events cannot use his cell phone, follow a program on TV or remember his grandchildren. He is also declining physically in … Continue reading Giving Thanks: We Count Our Blessings

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