Tag: Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s: Employers and Caregivers
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.
Grandpa Forgot My Name
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."
Alzheimers Walks: Senior Communities
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.
Alzheimers Walks: Research Sponsors
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.
Alzheimers Walks: Supporting Fundraising
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 Annie Jacobsen, host of the Snohomish County's Alzheimer's Walk. The walk is along Boxcar Park in Everett, Washington.
Alzheimers Walks: Raising Awareness
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 Carrie McBride, director of marketing and communications for the Alzheimer's Association, Washington Chapter.
Optimism for Alzheimer’s
Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about optimism on the horizon for treating and curing Alzheimer's.
All About the Alzheimer’s Association
Deaths from Alzheimer's have increased 141% since 2020, with the global pandemic adversely affecting those with Alzheimer's and their families. Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about all that the Alzheimer's Association does to help those with the disease.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s: What Goes On
This year, 350,000 people will join 600 Walk to End Alzheimer's events across America. Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about what goes on at the Alzheimer's Walks. Suzanne encourages everyone to sign up to make a difference, or donate to the cause or one of the walking teams.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Introduction
The Walk to End Alzheimer's in September and October is the largest non-profit fundraising event in the U.S. This month, Answers for Elders supports the Walks and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. One out of nine Americans over 65 has Alzheimer's. As Alzheimer's touches families deeply, we'll cover everything from the Walks themselves to clinical research advancements. Today, Suzanne Newman introduces listeners to Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, which kicks off the Walks.
