Writers don't just stay home all day and write. Sometimes, we're fortunate enough to go out to interesting events and meet interesting people. VERY interesting people. Yes, that's me with Maria Shriver! The occasion was the Women's Alzheimer's Movement (WAM) luncheon, where grants were awarded to the brilliant researchers who are on the cutting edge of brain science. They're all … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s and Women: My Conversation With Maria Shriver
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AARP Wants to Disrupt Dementia
We might be living longer, but that doesn't always mean we're living better. Worldwide, we've gained over 10 years of life expectancy since 1970. We're dying less of infectious diseases and malnutrition, but more of heart disease, Alzheimer's and cancer. Whilst NDIS services may help support sufferers of diseases like dementia, providing a cure is not one of their capabilities. That rise … [Read more...] about AARP Wants to Disrupt Dementia