Tag: younger onset

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

ALZ_WA1 Comment
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

ALZ_WALeave a comment
Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, Dementia, family, Health, kids, love, Memory Loss, Seattle, Spokane, Uncategorized, Younger Onset Alzheimer's Disease

A role reversal in our marriage: Becoming a caregiver

By Janet Tarbutton  My name is Janet Tarbutton. I live in Liberty Lake, WA with my husband, Alan. We were high school sweethearts in Orange, CA. We went to rival town high schools and met at church. We are celebrating 42 years of marriage in July 2020. We love to travel, play golf and be outdoors as much as possible. We have so many wonderful … Continue reading A role reversal in our marriage: Becoming a caregiver

ALZ_WA4 Comments
Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, love, Memory Loss, Seattle, Spokane, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Washington, Washington State

Taking care of each other: Mac & Kathryn

Mac and Kathryn are a couple based out of Spokane. Kathryn is living with dementia and Mac is her full-time caregiver. The following is the story of their journey together with dementia. Mac met his wife Kathryn in Seattle on Dec. 8, 2006. Kathryn answered a Craigslist ad Mac had placed, looking for friendship. The pair quickly became friends. “I found a great friend, and … Continue reading Taking care of each other: Mac & Kathryn

ALZ_WA2 Comments
Aging, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, doctor, education, fitness, Health, Memory Loss, Research, retirement, science, Seattle, technology, Uncategorized, Washington, Washington State, Younger Onset Alzheimer's Disease

Highlights from Presenting at AAIC

By Briana Lee Last month, the largest international meeting on Alzheimer’s disease took place in Chicago, Illinois. As my first conference, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) was an intense and inspiring experience for me. I had the opportunity to learn of cutting-edge research by leading scientists in the biomedical and Alzheimer’s disease research field. I presented my own project investigating how brain imaging may be … Continue reading Highlights from Presenting at AAIC

ALZ_WALeave a comment
Aging, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, children, Dementia, family, fitness, Fundraising, Health, Idaho, kids, love, Memory Loss, news, Research, retirement, science, Seattle, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Washington, Washington State, Younger Onset Alzheimer's Disease

Join the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s

This fall, join the fight for Alzheimer’s first survivor. Register today for the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Continue reading Join the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s

ALZ_WALeave a comment
Advocacy, Aging, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, art, caregiving, Dementia, education, Health, Memory Loss, Volunteering, Younger Onset Alzheimer's Disease

Changing the Face of Alzheimer’s & Dementia

“What I realized is you cannot dwell too long on what you can’t do anymore. It is a new life – how do I begin to take my new life on?”  Early stage memory loss program participant If you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, you are not alone.The Alzheimer’s Association is here for you, day and night. Our programs and support services to … Continue reading Changing the Face of Alzheimer’s & Dementia

ALZ_WALeave a comment
Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, caregiving, Dementia, Fundraising, Health, Memory Loss, Volunteering, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Younger Onset Alzheimer's Disease

Marketing, Princeton & Amazon: How Mom Brought Us Together

By Carly Wolberg My mom abandoned her highly successful marketing career to dedicate her life to my dad. It is one of the most selfless and caring acts I’ll ever know. I know I’m not privy to all the things that my mom did for my dad and I know that I’ll never full understand what my mom went through in the three years she … Continue reading Marketing, Princeton & Amazon: How Mom Brought Us Together

ALZ_WA1 Comment
Alzheimer's Disease, Fundraising, Uncategorized

Remember to Dance

Joe Bahr works tirelessly to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s since the 2008 passing of his brother Marty from younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease.  “People should know the mental benefits of square dancing,” said Joe. “I also want to raise money to find a cure for Alzheimer’s.” Joe created RememberToDance.org and the Annual Alzheimer’s Benefit Dance to reach both those goals. This year, the Benefit Dance will be … Continue reading Remember to Dance

ALZ_WALeave a comment