Tell Washington: We Must Stop Alzheimer’s
I have been an Alzheimer’s Advocate since 2007. I use my mountaineering, check speaking, and website to tell the story of my mom, Ida Arnette and our battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. In fact, my annual coverage of Everest is part of my efforts to raise awareness and research money for Alzheimer’s non-profits. You can read […]
The Christmas I lost my Mom
In 2001 we returned to Memphis to visit my parents over Christmas, something I had regularly done since leaving Memphis to start my career over three decades earlier. One of our annual traditions was going to the Christmas buffet at the famous Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis. It was always special. We said hello to […]
Dear Santa, My Wish List
I hope everyone is having a good holiday season. I know I am but could use some more snow and ice here in Colorado for climbing! As I prepare my Christmas wish list for Santa, help I thought I would share it with you in hopes I can influence your list. All I want for […]
Alan to speak at the Pat Summitt Foundation
Pat Summitt epitomizes courage and leadership. In her 38 years as a head coach, drugstore she never had a losing season. She is the all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history of either a men’s or women’s team in any division. She coached at the University of Tennessee from 1974 to 2012, all with the […]
World Alzheimer’s Day: films, books and love
Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. Organizations and individuals are noting the day on their websites, and Facebook pages with purple logos, pictures of loved ones and articles. Many list the facts and figures that are most commonly associated with Alzheimer’s Disease including 68 seconds someone in the US is diagnosed with AD and every 4 […]
Documentary on Alan’s 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s
I am very pleased with a 6 minute documentary by the AARP on my Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s: Memories are Everything project. The producer, Lauren Cardillo, did a great job of taking my original pictures, videos and our live interview to tell the story of Ida Arnette, Alzheimer’s and my passion to make a difference. […]
World Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, order an event designed to bring global attention to this devastating disease. September comes on the heels of my mom’s death from Alzheimer’s in August only three years ago. Last year I noted the event from the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa as I was nearing the completion of […]
Every 4 seconds, a New Case of Dementia in the World
Dementia and Alzheimer’s a Global Health Priority This is from a new study from the World Health Organization, drugstore WHO, click that today declared Dementia and it’s most common form Alzheimer’s a global health crisis. Hopefully this will rally efforts around the world to find improved early detection, ments and a cure. Worldwide, nearly 35.6 […]
Alzheimer’s Tsunami Growing at Alarming Rate
The Alzheimer’s Association’s annual look at the prevalence of the disease and impact has resulted in startling numbers for 2012. The Mayo Clinic defines AD as: Alzheimer’s disease causes brain changes that gradually get worse. It’s the most common cause of dementia — a group of brain disorders that cause progressive loss of intellectual and […]
Alzheimer’s Funding Progress and a Moving Video
Progress continues in funding the war against Alzheimer’s. The Obama administration, through the Health and Human Services Department, will immediately reallocate $50 million in research funds this year (2012) and will request an additional $80 million in its fiscal 2013 budget. This represent a 25% increase over the current annual investment in Alzheimer’s. A tremendous […]