Category: Washington State

Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, Fundraising, Memory Loss, Seattle, Spokane, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Washington, Washington State

Washington Wineries “Uncork” Vital Campaign and Exclusive Bottle Benefiting the Walk To End Alzheimer’s

Every weekend in June, the Coeur Cause® Sparkling Riesling will be featured in all three Milbrandt Vineyards and Ryan Patrick Wines tasting rooms, in Prosser, Leavenworth and Woodinville. Discounts and complimentary purple flowers will be given to those affected by Alzheimer’s including caregivers. The wine can also be purchased online here. Continue reading Washington Wineries “Uncork” Vital Campaign and Exclusive Bottle Benefiting the Walk To End Alzheimer’s

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, Dementia, family, kids, love, Memory Loss, The Longest Day, Washington State

Memories of Mom: The Longest Day

Before this disease, Mom was a beautiful, strong and faithful woman with incredible intelligence and always so well put together. She was talented, creative, a great seamstress and baker. We had no idea when we started this journey that even lifetime skills and basic activities of daily living would be hard or not even doable with Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading Memories of Mom: The Longest Day

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Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, children, Dementia, family, Hiking, kids, love, Memory Loss, Spokane, The Longest Day, Washington State

Mount St. Helens for Mom: The Longest Day

Catherine Harrison grew up in the small town of St. Helens, OR with her parents and older sister. They had a view of Mount St. Helens from the picture window in their living room. This year for The Longest Day, Catherine will be hiking Mount St. Helens in honor of her mother. Continue reading Mount St. Helens for Mom: The Longest Day

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Alzheimer's Disease, art, caregiving, children, Dementia, family, kids, love, Memory Loss, Washington State

Through a Daughter’s Eyes: A Collection of Poems

My mom’s dementia progressed and it was given the name Alzheimer’s. I saw this horrific disease steal my beautiful mom from me. I wrote these poems to help express my profound sadness during this season of life with my mom. Continue reading Through a Daughter’s Eyes: A Collection of Poems

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, children, family, kids, love, Memory Loss, Seattle, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Washington, Washington State

Twin Sisters Join Forces in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s

We are excited to introduce Kerry Price-Duffy and Kristin Frossmo as Co-Chairs for the 2021 Pacific Northwest Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Seattle.They bring invaluable experience to their new volunteer roles leading the Walk Planning Committee. They have joined the fight against Alzheimer’s in honor of their parents. Continue reading Twin Sisters Join Forces in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, family, Grandma,, Grandmother, love, Memory Loss, The Longest Day, Washington, Washington State

Thrifting for good: The Longest Day

I always knew about the Alzheimer’s Association, but I found about The Longest Day this summer through VolunteerMatch. For The Longest Day, I will be selling clothes on the Depop app in honor of my grandfather who is living with dementia. Continue reading Thrifting for good: The Longest Day

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Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, children, Dementia, Discovery, Health, love, Memory Loss, Seattle, Spokane, Washington State

What to Consider When Pursuing Assisted Living or Memory Care

We have created a list of questions for you and your family to consider when choosing assisted living or memory care for your loved one. Each family is different, but this is a good place to start. Continue reading What to Consider When Pursuing Assisted Living or Memory Care

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Alzheimer's Disease, art, caregiving, Dementia, Discovery, education, family, Health, love, Memory Loss, Washington State

Dementia-Friendly Activities – Virtually!

While we’re still awaiting the return of community programs like Alzheimer’s cafés, memory loss choirs or dementia-friendly walking groups, a robust world of virtual dementia-friendly programs has emerged. Continue reading Dementia-Friendly Activities – Virtually!

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Cultural Barriers to Care

Caregivers are supporting elders who have experiences shaped by their cultural values and practices, family traditions and the lessons and wisdom of their own elders; they share their lessons, words of wisdom and experiences with their children whispered in their native language, through the foods they serve and the views of life through religious and spiritual traditions. Continue reading Cultural Barriers to Care

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