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Why I Give: An Alzheimer’s Journey

In late 2015, during a holiday driving trip away from home and her usual surroundings, there was an incident where Katy “freaked out” about something. Her reaction was totally out of character for the situation, and it convinced me that some more focused medical intervention was now necessary. Continue reading Why I Give: An Alzheimer’s Journey

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Advocacy, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, education, family, Memory Loss, outreach, Seattle, Town Halls, Volunteering, Washington, Washington State, Younger Onset Alzheimer's Disease

Meet the Public Policy Team

The Washington State Chapter has two staff members devoted to this important part of our mission. Together, they plan and manage grassroots advocacy efforts, including organizing a network of Alzheimer’s advocates, to advance issues critical to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, their families, and their caregivers. Continue reading Meet the Public Policy Team

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, children, Dementia, education, family, Grandma,, Grandmother, Holidays, kids, love, Memory Loss, Seattle, Washington, Washington State

Navigating dementia and COVID-19 this holiday season

The holidays are often a joyous time, but they can also be overwhelming, especially for families affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic adds new challenges, especially for older adults who may have underlying health conditions and are at the greatest risk of complications due to the novel coronavirus. Continue reading Navigating dementia and COVID-19 this holiday season

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, children, Dementia, family, kids, love, Memory Loss, Seattle, Washington, Washington State

Caring for the Gaps During My Daughter’s COVID-19 Isolation

Every day I deliver a tray of iced coffee with cream on the side to my 54-year-old daughter, Lynne, who is living with Alzheimer’s dementia — and who is now isolated to her apartment in assisted living. Continue reading Caring for the Gaps During My Daughter’s COVID-19 Isolation

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, art, Dementia, Health, Memory Loss, Washington, Washington State

Momentia: Community Partner of the Year

The Alzheimer’s Association Community Partner of the Year award recognizes an individual, corporation, foundation, government agency or other nonprofit organization that provides exemplary support for the work of the Alzheimer’s Association. This year’s Community Partner of the Year was awarded to Momentia. Continue reading Momentia: Community Partner of the Year

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Val Brustad: Morey Skaret Leadership Award

Each year, one support group facilitator from the Washington State Chapter is selected to receive the Morey Skaret Leadership Award. This honor is named after Morey Skaret, who attended the very first Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group and went on to become a support group facilitator for over 20 years. Continue reading Val Brustad: Morey Skaret Leadership Award

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, family, Grandma,, Grandmother, kids, love, Memory Loss, Washington, Washington State

This is difficult: Why I Walk

There are a lot of other words that I could use to describe this disease, but I think this is the one I lean on the most. It’s impossible to encompass all the emotions I have about it in one word. Completely impossible. Continue reading This is difficult: Why I Walk

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