ALZWA BLOG

For most people, the end of Daylight Saving Time means an extra hour of sleep. But for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, the time change can increase the disorientation that comes with “sundowning”, symptoms that may be exacerbated through the winter months. For the more than 254,000 Washington family members who serve as unpaid caregivers fo...

Every fall, thousands of people across the country come together for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. But the Walk isn’t just an event, it’s a movement. Whether you’ve been personally touched by the disease or simply want to make a difference, here are seven powerful reasons to tak...