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From Caregiver to Advocate: Tonya's Story
By Editorial Team - October 27, 2022
November is National Caregiver Month. It's a month to celebrate the millions of people who care for their aging, disabled, chronically ill, or terminally ill…
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Community Views: How Chronic Pain Affects Patient Leaders
By Editorial Team - October 19, 2022
Generally, pain that lasts longer than 3 to 6 months is considered chronic pain. It is pain that stretches beyond the expected timeline for typical…
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Replay: Unlocking Health Leader Opportunities
By Editorial Team - October 12, 2022
Julie Croner, VP of Community Development, shares exciting new ways for health leaders to interact with their community and get paid for their advocacy efforts.…
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Getting to Know Our Social Health Network Members
By Editorial Team - October 7, 2022
The new Social Health Network (SHN) provides space to connect with other patient leaders. In August, we posted several prompts to the Social Health Network…
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Let's Look at Mental Health Myths + Facts
By Editorial Team - October 7, 2022
Mental health is inextricably tied to physical health. According to the Centers for Disease Control, mental health "includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It…
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Advice for Getting Started in Advocacy
By Editorial Team - September 23, 2022
The journey to begin advocacy can feel overwhelming. Many questions arise. How do I start? What do I say? Does anyone want to hear from…
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For Bob
By Jack Barrette - September 7, 2022
Robert, always Bob, DeMarco passed away recently – and we have all lost a true patient leader, a tireless advocate, researcher, and supporter for Alzheimer's…
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