Author Emily Kaiser Thelin Reflects on the Culinary Legacy of Paula Wolfert

Jul 8, 2019 | Prevention

Food editor Emily Kaiser Thelin’s book “UNFORGETTABLE: The Bold Flavors of Paula Wolfert’s Renegade Life” tells the story of Paula Wolfert, culinary legend and author of nine award-winning cookbooks who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in...

Best-Selling Author Patti Callahan Henry Reflects on the Poignancy of Memory

Jun 3, 2019 | Prevention

Life is made up of thousands of memories, if not millions. The smell of a favorite childhood landscape. The touch of a loved one’s hand. The sound of a lover’s whisper. The sight of a baby’s smile. The ache of loss and heartbreak.Do such memories define us? They often...

Looking Forward to a World Without Alzheimer’s

Apr 24, 2019 | Prevention

Is there hope?” they ask me. For themselves. For their moms, dads, husbands, and wives.My answer: absolutely yes.And I don’t mean that in the you-should-never-give-up-hope sense. I’m saying that there’s now legitimate reason to be optimistic. Not about curing or...

Excerpt: Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End

Apr 19, 2019 | Prevention

BY TIA POWELLOur view of dementia is changing, but it needs to change more.How we treat others, particularly vulnerable others, is part of what defines us as a society. When we hide demented elders because they look or act strange, when we fail to provide caring ways...

Groundbreaking Alliance Between WAM and UCLA Will Fund Women-Based Alzheimer’s Research

Apr 12, 2019 | News, News Featured

The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement and David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA have partnered to establish the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Research Initiative at UCLA, it was announced at #WOW-The Wonder of Women Summit on April 11. The Initiative will fund...