A recent survey conducted by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind on behalf of Alzheimer’s New Jersey found that an overwhelming majority of New Jersey residents with memory loss concerns (89%) visited a doctor to seek diagnosis.
The holiday season is upon us – bringing the fun and excitement of so many family traditions – including shopping, holiday decorating, entertaining and exchanging gifts. But, as families attempt to keep up with all of the usual traditions while caring for [View More]
For more than 20 years, Team Steven Knapp Home Improvements, led by Team Captains, Steven Knapp and Lori Chapin, has maintained a consistent presence at Alzheimer’s New Jersey’s Southern Regional Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s® in Point Pleasant Beach. The annual Walk has become a [View More]
Russell Rothman – Chair of the Board of Directors for Alzheimer’s New Jersey® They say it can happen to any family - and it happened to mine. I am the Chair of the Board of Directors for Alzheimer’s New Jersey. I [View More]
Various disorders and factors contribute to the development of dementia. Neurodegenerative disorders result in a progressive and irreversible loss of neurons and brain functioning. Currently, there are no cures for these types of disorders. They include: - Alzheimer’s disease [View More]
At the bright and youthful age of 19, Monique DeLorenzo - a current member of Alzheimer's New Jersey's Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) - suddenly found herself in a completely unexpected role: caring for her 51 year old mother, Alaine, who had just been diagnosed [View More]
As a caregiver, do you find yourself feeling anxious as the holidays start to roll around? If so, read our tips to learn how to manage caregiver stress during the holidays so that you and your family can enjoy [View More]
On Monday, November 13th, Alzheimer’s New Jersey’s Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) held its inaugural education program focused on the challenges faced by young adult caregivers. Held at the Cricket Hill Brewing Company in Fairfield, the program, which was appropriately titled How Do We Navigate Our New Normal?, was attended [View More]
More than four out of five said caregiving has negatively impacted their emotional healthDenville, NJ, September 25, 2017 – Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is a fact of life for one third of New Jersey residents. In a recent [View More]
Alzheimer’s New Jersey’s Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) was formed in February 2017 as a way to actively engage New Jersey’s younger generation in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Several of the inaugural members are currently [View More]
