Alzheimer's Association offers advice to caregivers

Living with Alzheimer's by Camilla Farrell

    For the first time in 10 years, the Alzheimer’s Association-Rhode Island Chapter recently held a conference for caregivers, with 30 workshops and a keynote address by David Troxel, author of “Best Friends Approach to Caregiving.”


Join agency's efforts aimed at battling, ending dementia

Living with Alzheimer's by Camilla Farrell

    The Alzheimer’s Association-Rhode Island Chapter needs your assistance to continue the battle against a fatal disease and the support of people caring for patients. Here are five ways that you can lend a hand.      

Step up and participate in Walk to End Alzheimer's

Living with Alzheimer's by Camilla Farrell

    The 2011 Alzheimer’s Association walk has a new name but the same purpose: It’s the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and it will be held on Oct. 2 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Caregiver's Journey returns to R.I.

Living with Alzheimer's by Camilla Farrell

    The Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter is bringing back its conference for caregivers thanks to a grant from the state Department of Elderly Affairs.
  
   

Student sets example for people of all ages

 Living with Alzheimer's by Camilla Farrell

   Teenagers such as Brianna Montecalvo are easy to boast about. Brianna is following a path to success by being a good student, participating in sports, helping the community and sharing her generous spirit with a local charity, the Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter.

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