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Son who carries younger-onset gene shares his
Alzheimer’s story
Juan Padilla Arriaga’s mother, Eva,
was 44 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare form of
younger-onset Alzheimer’s known as autosomal dominant and died at
51. Juan has tested positive for the PSEN1 gene that runs in his
family; on our blog, he shares how he’s fighting for his future.
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Latino Caregiver Conference in Dallas on December
3
Dallas
area event aimed at providing free resources and education for
Latinos caring for aging loved ones. This program will also have
experts available to answer questions. Program presented in
Spanish - register today! // El evento del área de Dallas tuvo
como objetivo proporcionar recursos gratuitos, demostraciones y
educación para los latinos que cuidan a sus seres queridos. Este
programa también contará con expertos disponibles para responder
preguntas. ¡Regístrese hoy mismo!
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Your #GivingTuesday gift can be matched for 2X the
impact
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Thanks
to a Matching Gift Challenge, your donation for next week’s
#GivingTuesday can be matched, up to $700,000, and go twice as
far to help provide Alzheimer’s care and support and advance
research. You don’t have to wait: Give today, and your donation
will count toward #GivingTuesday.
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Strategies for Coping with the Holidays for LGBTQ+
Caregivers
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If
you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia this
holiday season, you might experience elevated stress from the
pressures of holidays, family and caregiving. This virtual
program will explain how dementia affects a person’s ability
to participate in typical holiday celebrations and explores
the intersection of LGBTQ identities, family dynamics, and
the holidays to help our LGBTQ communities cope through the
holidays.
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Understanding behaviors can help caregivers manage
Alzheimer's
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As
Alzheimer's and other dementias progress, the behavior of the
person living with the disease will change — as does the role
of caregivers. Changes in behavior can be challenging, but we
have resources to help you through each stage.
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2023 Unforgettable Tour Headed to Dallas on Feb 18
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From
the creators of the award winning stage play Forget Me Not
comes Unforgettable, a story about one family’s journey and
how they deal with a disease and the effects of caring for a
loved who seems to be fading in front of their eyes. Tickets
available now, reserve your spot today!
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