Posts Tagged Alzheimer S Association

  • Alzheimer’s and Dementia –The Need for Homecare Alzheimer’s and Dementia –The Need for Homecare

    By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare I recently read a story in the USA Today written by Janice Lloyd. Her story was about a man who takes care of his wife. Here is part of the story: John Becklenberg says his wife, Mary Ann, still cooks their dinner, although her favorite recipes are simpl...

  • Announcing Memories in the Making 2012 Announcing Memories in the Making 2012

    By Kirsten Adams Lighthouse Homecare Many of you may remember that our first ever Quad-Cities Memories in the Making® was held at our Lighthouse Homecare's office building in Rock Island last June. Traditionally, most first year events often start out slow and take years to gain momentum. This...

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter In past articles, I have mentioned different scams. Do you feel you have to send a donation to an organization that has sent you money? Have you got a nickel or two or three in the mail? You DO NOT have to send back the nickels or a...

  • Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s!

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford As the Chairman of the Greater Iowa Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and as an attorney who has helped many families dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s, I know how important it is to bring an end to this terrible disease. This month, I want ...

  • Alzheimer’s Association Art Show and Auction a Success

    By Linda N. White Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Iowa Chapter Fundraiser Dedicated to Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Support and Research Programs More than 150 residents from Quad-Cities joined at the Alzheimer’s Association’s first ever Memories in the Making art show and auction even...

  • Alzheimer’s disease and its unique language barrier Alzheimer’s disease and its unique language barrier

    By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community Communication is what connects us to each other as human beings. Unfortunately, those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease experience barriers to communication that can exert stress on their relationships. Communic...