I grew up in the shadow of Alzheimer’s. Nearly everyone in Dad’s family and many in Mom’s developed the disease. My mother, Jean, warned the...
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On July 22, 2024, Age Friendly Seattle held its monthly Civic Coffee in partnership with the Lake City Senior Center. Panelists Kristen Oshyn, MSW, a...
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Maude’s Ventures is a purpose-driven initiative by The Ferry Foundation, committed to launching innovative and scalable ideas for enhancing dementia and Alzheimer’s care. The application...
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As we grow older, it’s not unusual to have trouble finding the right word or recalling a name on occasion. If trouble with wordfinding or...
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First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s caregiver quote includes just about everyone, right? Last month, the Rosalynn Carter Institute (RCI) for Caregivers celebrated 36 years of promoting...
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My sweet husband, Evan, was 47 years old when he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. Our kids were 12 and 15. I could write volumes...
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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are currently over six million people in the U.S. who live with Alzheimer's disease, and this number is projected...
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You may already know about Maude’s Awards—a program that awards innovative practices in our community that enrich the quality of life for persons living with...
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Seven years ago, my colleague Karen Winston and I wrote an AgeWise article about MINDRAMP and their Six CogWheels of Brain Health: Physical activity/exercise—Move more;...
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Since 1983, June’s designation as National Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month has provided an annual opportunity to raise awareness about dementia. June was also...
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It is impossible to address a problem if you don’t know you have one. When it comes to changes in memory and thinking, particularly those...
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Nominations for the 3rd Annual Maude’s Awards program open on Monday, March 14. Maude’s Awards was developed to gather and share innovations that will enrich...
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The holidays are often filled with high expectations, requiring lots of energy and engagement in non-stop activities. For individuals and families living with Alzheimer's or...
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Talking about memory loss with a family member may feel uncomfortable. But it’s important to talk about your—or your loved one’s—changing abilities to remember or...
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As we age, many of us experience some memory loss. Forgetting things occasionally is a normal part of aging. But memory loss that disrupts daily...
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"The first myth is that old age is a disease, a terrible disease that you never admit you've got, so you lie about your age....
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Maude’s Awards was introduced in 2020 to gather innovative practices of care for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their care partners,...
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Over 120,000 people age 65+ in Washington state—and more than 5.8 million nationally—live with Alzheimer’s disease. Without effective treatment or cure, the impact of Alzheimer’s...
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Recipients of the first annual Maude’s Awards were announced in October. Maude’s Awards was created to enrich the quality of life for persons living with...
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Over 110,000 people live with dementia in Washington State, and the numbers continue to grow. For many people with dementia and caregivers, social isolation can...
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Maude’s Awards is a new program dedicated to enriching the quality of life for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their care...
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Last year I wrote a short article for AgeWise referencing six books I encouraged others to read. One of the books was Dementia Reimagined: Building...
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Dementia and memory loss stigma sometimes leads individuals—and their family members—to shut themselves away, and they feel lonely and disconnected. A Seattle area movement called...
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As of this Fall, people on the east side of King County no longer need to drive to Seattle to enjoy a variety of social...
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Have you noticed yourself forgetting names of acquaintances or common items? Or, maybe keeping track of complicated instructions or directions has become more difficult. If...
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Did you know? Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and the fifth leading cause of death of older...
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Aging with Pride: The National Health, Aging and Sexuality/Gender study is generating exciting and crucial knowledge on health, aging, and caregiving among lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
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The state legislative session adjourned April 28 with several wins for the Seattle-King County Advisory Council for Aging & Disability Services (ADS) and other Area...
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On Monday, June 3, 2019 a day-long conference for caregivers called "Giving Care, Taking Care" will take place in Tukwila. The event is hosted by...
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A new evidence-based intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults living with memory loss, including those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias,...
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Over 110,000 persons live with Alzheimer's or other dementias in Washington state. Nationally, another person is diagnosed every 65 seconds. For many, and for too...
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When David received a diagnosis of Alzheimer's at age 76, a cloud of sorts was lifted. All the questions about memory lapses, balance issues, and...
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The Alzheimer's Association's Discovery regional conference for health and human services providers and family caregivers focuses on resilience this year. Resilience is a process through...
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"Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand."—Emily Kimbrough As many family caregivers can attest,...
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The month of November is both National Family Caregiver Month and National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. These designations happen to coincide in a very meaningful way....
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Some of the things that I enjoy most about AgeWise King County is the ability to provide food for thought, resources for healthy aging and...
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Seattle hosted the Special Olympics USA Games the first of July. The mission of the USA Games is to "showcase the abilities of athletes with...
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Recently I received a call from a friend who wanted information about high lead levels in the blood. I'm a nurse. I've worked for the...
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Alzheimer's disease is a devastating degenerative disease that causes memory loss, challenging behavior problems, and severe functional limitations. Across the nation, 13.8 percent of older...
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[caption id="attachment_1555" align="alignright" width="300"] George and Ayame Tsutakawa are shown above at George’s 1950 commencement ceremony. He was awarded a MFA degree from the University...
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We still have a long way to go to fully understand Alzheimer's and related dementias. While research confirms that staying socially engaged, intellectually challenged, creatively...
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November is National Family Caregivers Month. This year's theme is "Caregiving Around the Clock." November is also National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. As anyone who has...
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June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month "Genetics is not your destiny when it comes to later-onset Alzheimer's, as genetics accounts for a small percentage...
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Key theme in Discovery 2017 Alzheimer's Regional Conference So often the discussion about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias is narrowly focused on diagnosis and the...
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Silver Kite Community Arts was founded in 2013 as an organization dedicated to using the arts as a tool for community building, connecting participants to...
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Philip Culbertson tells of his journey to the diagnosis of dementia and of how his life has changed since accepting his children's help. I'd moved...
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Governor Inslee shares the importance of the plan to address the overwhelming impact of Alzheimer's in Washington state. My family has a long history of...
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Increased awareness about sports concussions, and concussions in general, has been growing. The fact that someone does not have to lose consciousness to have a...
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Myriam Marquez doesn't let anything get her down, not even being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Her journey with Alzheimer's began like many others. "When I...
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