Stepping Up for Alzheimer’s Research
Family history and professional experiences encouraged an Oregonian to volunteer for the AHEAD clinical trial Volunteering for the AHEAD clinical trial has given Jennifer Weiss more than one way to...
Tag: dementia
Community activism through research participation
A community activist and long-term participant of the AADAPt study reflects upon her experience together with her daughter....
When caregivers become friends
Sometimes you realize that another person’s journey is as complex and vivid as your own. When three caregivers enrolled in the virtual TeleSTELLA study last fall, they didn’t expect to realize...
Holiday Travel Tips for Families and Caregivers
As the holidays approach, many of us look forward to traveling to visit friends and family. Many families ask me about traveling with family members with dementia. Here are my top tips....
The Beneficial Surprises of Caregiver Research
Enrolling in a caregiver research study at OHSU inspired Douglas and Jane Grube to reflect upon their life goals and make some important decisions....
Making a difference one clinical trial at a time
Leslie Richards and Gregg Olson share how their academic and medical backgrounds helped them make the decision to enroll in clinical trials at OHSU Deciding to join a clinical trial was easy for...
Caregiver Corner: Celebrating the holidays with a family member who has dementia
For many, the end of a year brings festive celebrations, time with family and a holiday from the demands of daily life. However, for those caring for a family member with dementia, the holidays can...
Meet Neurologist Dr. Aimee Pierce
Article originally published in the Summer 2019 Alzheimer’s Update Meet Dr. Aimee Pierce! A native from Eugene, Oregon, Dr. Pierce began her training at Columbia University before completing her...
Caregiver Corner: Introducing a formal caregiver
Article originally published in the Summer 2019 Alzheimer’s Update Family members often ask us for tips on how to introduce a formal caregiver to their family member who has dementia. At some...
Caregiver Corner: Get by with a little help from friends
Article originally published in the Winter 2018 Alzheimer’s Update We sent our daughter off to college in August, and I’ve been reflecting on her schooling to date. When she was in middle...
Luvaas grant expands Alzheimer’s research
Updated from an article originally published in the Winter 2018 Alzheimer’s Update Alzheimer’s Disease causes irreversible brain degeneration, taking with it the thinking skills and memories...