All About Alzheimer's

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Presented by the Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter whose mission is to: Eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision - A world without Alzheimer's disease. The Vermont Chapter can be reached at: 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 120 Williston, VT 05495 Office Phone: 802.316.3839 24-hour Helpline: 1.800.272.3900

Programs in this Series

Format: 2024-04-20
Format: 2024-04-20
Vermont Town Hall Meeting on Alzheimer's - 08/22/2014
Hosted by the Governor's Commission on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders and the Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter. Speakers provide a positive discussion with fellow stakeholders in the dementia community and share ways...
2013 National Alzheimer's Plan Update - 08/28/2013
The 2013 National Alzheimer's Plan Update was released on June 14th. This 2013 Vermont Town Hall Meeting offers insights into what progress is being made and how to continue the momentum on the federal and state level.  Guests &...
Financial and Legal Matters for People With Alzheimers or Dementia (Part 1 - First Steps) - 07/25/2013
Martha Richardson, Executive Director of the Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, speaks with Financial Planner Christine Moriarty in this 2 part discussion on Financial and Legal Matters for People with Alzheimers or Dementia. ...
Financial and Legal Matters for People With Alzheimers or Dementia (Part 2 - Preparing for Later Stages) - 07/25/2013
Martha Richardson, Executive Director of the Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, speaks with Financial Planner Christine Moriarty in this 2 part discussion on Financial and Legal Matters for People with Alzheimers or Dementia. ...
Meeting the Challenges of Celebrations - 12/20/2012
The holidays are a time when family and friends often come together. But for families living with Alzheimer's and other dementia, the holidays can be challenging. On our December All About Alzheimer's program, we will be discussing ways to...
2012 Vermont Walk to End Alzheimer's - 08/16/2012
Throughout this series the discussion has focussed on the staggering impact of Alzheimer’s disease on families and communities as well as shared resources available throughout Vermont. The Alzheimer’s Association works each day to...
The Importance of Support Groups for Those Living With Alzheimer’s - 06/21/2012
Vermont Alzheimer's Association Executive Director, Martha Richardson speaks with support group leaders Rachel Cummings and Wendy Bombard discussing the importance of support groups for those living with Alzheimer’s disease. Support groups...
Alzheimer's and Advocacy - 04/19/2012
Vermont Alzheimer's Association Executive Director, Martha Richardson speaks with 2 volunteer advocates, Dan Bean and Kathi Montieth on their importatnt role.   As Alzheimer's disease threatens to bankrupt families, businesses and our...
Early Screening for Alzheimers - 02/29/2012
Vermont Alzheimer's Association Executive Director, Martha Richardson, speaks with Dr. William Pendlebury and Jeanne Hutchins of the Center on Aging at the University of Vermont about this year’s UVM Med School Public Health project titled...
Host Martha Richardson - 10/20/2011
Vermont Alzheimer's Association Executive Director, Martha Richardson hosts. Today's guests are Joany Simonds, Marketing and Development Coordinator and Maggie Lewis, Director of Programs and Services. More information at: http://www....
Ways We Can Help - 08/18/2011
Vermont Alzheimer's Association Executive Director, Martha Richardson, Maggie Lewis, Director of Programs & Services host. More information at: http://www.alz.org/vermont/index.asp
Ways We Can Help - 06/16/2011
Vermont Alzheimer's Association Executive Director, Martha Richardson, Maggie Lewis, Director of Programs & Services and Joel Gluck, Senior HelpLine Supervisor and Information & Assistance Resource Manager at Champlain Valley Area Agency...

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