‘MY TWO ELAINES’ Book Excerpt by Martin J. Shreiber

Jun 27, 2022 | Books, Caregiving

Former governor of Wisconsin Marty Shreiber spent 20 years caring for his wife, Elaine, after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, Marty writes candidly about his journey...

WAM Keeps You Calm, Connected and Creative During COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 3, 2020 | Caregiving

We at the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement are hoping that you and your families are safe and healthy. During these challenging times, we are committed to bringing you the best content from our WAM experts to keep you calm, connected and creative. In fact, that’s...

How to Creatively Connect With Your Memory Challenged Loved One

Mar 23, 2020 | Caregiving

During this challenging time, it’s critical to find creative ways to stay busy and active for optimal brain health. Recent studies have shown that structured activities can make a significant and positive difference by stimulating mental engagement while...

4 Sisters on a Mission to Raise Alzheimer’s Awareness

Oct 9, 2019 | Caregiving

by Susan Pascal Veronica, Claudia, Noemy, and Michelle are four sisters on a mission to bring Alzheimer’s awareness and resources to the Latino community. Their mother, Ermila, was diagnosed with the disease in 2018 at the age of 64. It was a heart-breaking...

10 Simple Ideas Working Dementia Caregivers Wish They Embraced Sooner

May 3, 2018 | Caregiving

10 Simple Ideas Working Dementia Caregivers Wish They Embraced Sooner   By Jennifer L. Fitzpatrick, MSW, LCSW-C, CSP | Caregiving If you are caregiving for a loved one who has dementia and still have a job, you are far from alone. Seventeen percent of full-time...