Alzheimer's and Dementia

The Alzheimers Association's Cory Townsend provides advice for people who feel uncomfortable asking people to donate.

The Alzheimers Association's Cory Townsend joins Suzanne to talk about fundraising for the Walk to End Alzheimer's: "There are all sorts of templates for emails and social media that you can send out to folks, so invite your friends, family, loved ones, and coworkers to join your team, and to come walk with you, and then post on social media. Send emails to those that you spend time with, and ask them to support your efforts in this Walk. Fundraising is easy. It doesn't have to be hard or scary."

This segment focuses on employers beginning to adapt to the needs of family members caregiving for a senior loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia. Cory Townsend, Director of Development for the Alzheimers Association, Washington branch, joins Suzanne to talk about the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Cory Townsend, Director of Development for the Alzheimers Association, Washington branch, joins Suzanne to talk about the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Cory says, "This cause is a lot more than professional for me. My grandfather was a great guy who taught me a lot about life, but also how to fly fish, which is one of my passions. And when he forgot my name, I was heartbroken. We lost my grandpa when he was 99, back in about 2012."

Therapy animals make a difference in the lives of people with Alzheimer's and dementia. Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about the science and successes of therapy dogs. Episodes this month support the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer's, this episode is about animal-assisted intervention for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, specifically therapy animals. Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about a therapy dog team formed as an extension of Answers for Elders. In this segment, Marlina talks about seniors with Alzheimer's who have their own pets.

What are pet therapies, and why are they important in the world of Alzheimer's? Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne for September's conversations about the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

More than 100 therapy dogs and their handlers have joined Answers for Elder's Washington Therapy Dogs group to visit senior living communities and bring joy to those with Alzheimer's and dementia. Manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about the process of going about training your pet to become a therapy dog. Episodes this month support the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or walk as an individual. This month, Answers for Elders supports the Walks and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. This episode, we feature an interview conducted in September 2019 with Scott Houghton, regional director of operations at Fieldstone Communities, a major sponsor of the Alzheimer’s Walks in Washington.

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or walk as an individual. This month, Answers for Elders supports the Walks and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. This episode, we feature an interview conducted in September 2019 with Josh Pan, a volunteer for the Alzheimer's Walk. He is also director of business development for Althira Pharma, a local Seattle-based business.