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]
More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. In New Jersey alone, more than 500,000 people are impacted. Every year, several walks are held throughout the state to support programs and services for those affected. [View More]
Bruni started to experience early signs of dementia several years ago when she was in her late 50s. At the time, Stephanie knew little about dementia; she assumed it just involved memory loss and was unaware of the physical and [View More]
Start the Ball Rolling... Make your first donation come from YOU. It shows your commitment. Consider making your own donation once a month. Your actions will inspire others to donate. It’s Who You Know... Think about the places you frequent, [View More]
Round the clock caregiving of someone living with Alzheimer’s and dementia can be rewarding, but it is not without its challenges. Left unchecked, caregiving can quickly become emotionally and physically exhausting for the caregiver. Like a much needed vacation to [View More]
In January, Alzheimer's New Jersey® teamed up with the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) to find New Jersey students who are making a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s New Jersey sponsored an essay contest for public [View More]
The 2017 Education and Research Conference for healthcare professionals, presented by Alzheimer's New Jersey, was held at The Palace at Somerset Park on Friday, April 28. During the previous evening of April 27, physicians and nurse practitioners gathered at The [View More]
When Alzheimer’s disease touches someone close to you, it is natural to want to honor or remember that person in a special way. Spring presents many occasions to pay tribute to family and friends and celebrate a special event [View More]
