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

Mom’s Greatest Gift: Life lessons from a pandemic, dementia and a supportive work family

A couple of months ago when it was clear Liz needed hospice care, there was no question Rick and I would be there for her, even though neither of us had any hospice experience. The pandemic turned out to be a blessing in my situation as it allowed me to work from home, so we set up mom (on what was to be her “deathbed”) adjacent to my home office. Continue reading Mom’s Greatest Gift: Life lessons from a pandemic, dementia and a supportive work family

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

Caregiving with my sisters: Why I Walk

By: Dorothy Bagsby  My name Dorothy Bagsby, I live in Seattle. I retired from The Port of Seattle as a Lease Accountant III with 30 years of service. I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, minor in sociology and two years of graduate study in public administration. I am a Certified Manager. I love reading, walking, music, attending church, participating in community charity and … Continue reading Caregiving with my sisters: Why I Walk

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Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, children, Dementia, family, fitness, Fundraising, Health, Memory Loss, Seattle, The Longest Day

Paddling the Sound: The Longest Day

On June 20, 2020, 71-year-old Paul Hirsh will be paddling around Vashon Island in a 19ft kayak for The Longest Day. Paul is paddling in honor of his mother, who had Alzheimer’s, and his father, who was her primary caregiver. Paul lives in Gig Harbor, WA on Wollochet Bay. Paul and his wife Charlotte have three daughters and 10 grandkids. Paul grew up an athlete. … Continue reading Paddling the Sound: The Longest Day

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Advocacy, Aging, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, Dementia, Health, science, technology, Washington, Washington State

2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures

The 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report was released March 11 and contains the most up-to-date data on Alzheimer’s prevalence and mortality, caregiving and the costs of health care for people living with the disease. Below are key takeaways from the report, including data for Washington State and Idaho. This year’s special report, “On the Front Lines: Primary Care Physicians and Alzheimer’s Care in … Continue reading 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures

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