Alzheimer's cafe support concept comes to Knoxville

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Alzheimer's cafes are a popular concept in Europe that an innovative senior care activity director decided to try in East Tennessee.

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Tennessee’s Pat Summitt sticks to game plan in Alzheimer’s fight

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

Seven months after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, Tennessee women’s basketball Coach Pat Summitt is focusing on her sport and her health — and on Saturday’s game against UCLA. Seven months after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, Tennessee women’s basketball Coach Pat Summitt is focusing on her sport ... continue reading

Pat Summitt Wins and Inspires While Fighting Alzheimer’s

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Pat Summitt, the Tennessee women’s basketball coach, has early onset Alzheimer’s. On Sunday, she led the Lady Volunteers to victory and won an award for courage.

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Alzheimer’s Tennessee selects 4 guest coaches for Lady Vols game

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

The individuals from Knoxville, Oak Ridge, and Rogersville were selected from HUNDREDS of worthy nominees because of their special connection to Alzheimer’s and Alzheimer’s Tennessee.

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Alzheimer’s Not Playing Favorites: Pat Summitt Diagnosed

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

COMMENTARY | Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that I would not wish on my worst enemy. The news of the diagnosis of University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt was shocking to many and sad to all.

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