A Son’s Tribute
InspirationThe Rivet Revolution Team recently had the honor of meeting Jay Allen, a country music singer on his way to fame and fortune. We crossed paths at a local
Author - Liz Gindraux
A “Borrowed” Story of the Kindness of a Stranger
InspirationI recently returned from a flight on Southwest Airlines where I passed the time reading the magazine in the seat back pocket. I am sharing this "borrowed" story submitted
Partnerships that Make A Difference
PartnersThis past holiday season we had the honor of joining forces with premier senior care provider, Home Care Assistance, to support Maria Shriver’s Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement.
For the month of
Giving Thanks
InspirationEver since I can remember, Thanksgiving was like Sunday dinner but supersized. Football, family and all of my favorite foods rolled into one very special day. I remember sitting
Bill Gate’s Newest Mission: Curing Alzheimer’s
InspirationWe learned today that Bill Gates is personally investing $50 million to help fund research to find a treatment for curing Alzheimer’s disease.
“It’s a terrible disease that devastates
What We Learned At Maria Shriver’s Health Summit
EventsMaria Shriver's Health Summit November 1 date aligned with the kick-off of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness and Family Caregivers Month, which was designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1983.
Walking for My Mom
EventsThe Rivet Revolution Team attended the San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer’s today. Joined by friends and family, this year’s walk was especially bittersweet for me. For the 1st
How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
InspirationFamily members and loved ones deal with a lot of stress when a person is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. A diagnosis like this can be incredibly overwhelming and
The Dog Days of Summer
Random ThoughtsIt’s that time of year, back to school is just around the corner. I laugh along with everyone else at the memes on Facebook - the exhausted parents sitting
Stop Growing Up & Older, Start Growing Wise & Wilder…
InspirationThere comes a day, somewhere in the middle of every woman’s life, when Mother Nature herself stands behind us and wraps her arms around our shoulders, whispering
“It’s time.”
“You have
The Impact of Diagnosis
NewsMeet 6 people living fulfilling, interesting lives with dementia. This award-winning, true film, helps you understand the needs and feelings of real people with dementia. With thanks to the
Celebrating Fathers
InspirationAccording to Wikipedia, Father’s Day was first celebrated in the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910, by Sonora Smart Dodd. Her father was the civil war veteran William Jackson
Move For Minds 2017 Recap
EventsThe Rivet Revolution team had the honor to sponsor and participate in the 2017 Move for Minds event today in San Francisco. It was an amazing event presented by
And So the Adventure Begins…
Inspiration
It's graduation season. If you haven't been lucky enough to be invited to a graduation this year, here is just a little taste of the words of wisdom that
Alzheimer’s by the Numbers
NewsThe number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease is growing — and growing fast. An estimated 5.5 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's disease.
Of the estimated 5.5 million
Love to Shop? Check out these Cool Companies that Give Back!
InspirationAlmost anything you want or need to buy — from soap to bags — furniture to jewelry - can help make a difference in the world. From employing artisans in developing
Using the Power of Comedy to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease
Hilarity for CharityIf you’ve ever wanted to watch “Sausage Party” with Seth Rogen while also making the world a better place, you’re in luck. All you have to do to potentially
Part the Cloud Luncheon 2017
EventsThe 2017 Part the Cloud Luncheon was held on Wednesday, February 1 at Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club and raised over $800,000 to fund Alzheimer's research. Rivet Revolution
About Part the Cloud
NewsFounded in 2012 by Michaela "Mikey" Hoag, Part the Cloud® is a movement to accelerate scientific progress in Alzheimer's research by funding the most promising early phase studies.
After losing
About Hilarity for Charity
NewsHilarity for Charity® (HFC) is a movement led by Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen to inspire change and raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease among the millennial generation.
In 2012,
A Place for Mom
Memory LaneIt has been almost 2 years since I moved my 80-year-old mother into an memory care facility. My mom had been living alone for more than 20 years, as my