3-mile goodbye
By Nancy Rolnik, MD It was early January. My sister, local to the memory center where my mom “Dolly” lived, texted our sibling group chat that mom had become more aggressively agitated and confused....
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Nathan Kornely runs 100 miles to support the Alzheimer’s Association
When Nathan Kornely told his family he was planning to run 100 miles overnight from San Diego to Orange County, they were initially skeptical, especially since Nathan doesn’t consider himself a runner, and has...
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A 26.6 mile run down memory lane for the Alzheimer’s Association
Ashley Culp knew he wanted to do something big to celebrate his milestone birthday. As he reflected on his life — the memories, the people, and the places — he decided what better way...
Finding purpose in the fight: Angel Smith’s journey as an Alzheimer’s advocate
Angel Smith of Salem, Oregon, spent years as her mother Hope’s primary caregiver before she ever thought of herself as an advocate. Now retired from the U.S. Army, she brings the lessons of that...
From guardian to champion: how one volunteer is helping end Alzheimer’s
Joey Yourchek didn’t set out to become one of the most dedicated volunteers in the Pacific Northwest. It started with a client, a woman with Alzheimer’s disease who changed the way he saw everything....
A mother’s love, a lifetime of learning: Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s
By Anjali Sadarangani When Lili’s daughter Olivia was born with Down syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease was the last thing on her mind. But as Olivia grew up, Lili learned that people with Down syndrome face...
Bridging Gaps in Alzheimer’s Care for Rural and Diverse Communities
The C‑CARERS project at UCSF is reshaping how we understand the experiences of dementia caregivers—especially those in rural and underserved communities. Inspired by her own family’s caregiving journey, researcher Jarmin Yeh is leading an...
How Personal Loss Sparked Powerful Volunteer Impact
For Volunteer Appreciation Week we are highlighting Sharon Brown, a support group facilitator and community educator for the Alzheimer’s Association®. Sharon’s lifelong caregiving led her to become a dedicated volunteer. After caring for her...
From one generation to the next: keeping the mission alive through philanthropy
Vicky Patel has supported the Alzheimer’s Association® for over a decade in honor of her father, becoming one of the nation’s top Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraisers and a major supporter of research, including...
The Power of Lifestyle Change: Lessons from U.S. POINTER study
Evelyn Joseph, a participant of the U.S. POINTER study, shares how structured guidance on nutrition, exercise, and cognitive training helped her lose weight, improve her heart and brain health, and discover how much lifestyle...
The invisible threads of care: Navigating dementia from thousands of miles away
This is the second installment of a two-part series on long distance caregiving. Please check out last week’s blog to learn more about Mr. Sen Gupta and his diagnosis. Nita Sharma, a long-distance caregiver...
