Bob Gray, a middle school cross country coach in Fresno, CA, teaches his young athletes the importance of giving back to their community. In return he finds these kids give him the renewed energy...
Marisol has a family history of dementia. When she learned about the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® through her company, Cisco, she knew she had to get involved. Through her involvement she was...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 22, 2024 · Last modified November 19, 2024
Nate Donavan is currently on his third Alzheimer’s journey. First his father, then a family friend and now his father-in-law. Recently, while attending Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Silicon Valley, Nate was introduced to...
Lydia of the Kakoon Ta Ruk Band of Ohlone/Costanoan Indians of the Big Sur cares for her mother-in law, Lucy, who has Alzheimer’s disease. Lucy’s defiance and paranoia, brought on by the disease, make...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 4, 2024 · Last modified November 6, 2024
Twenty years ago, Ann Silver didn’t know anything about Alzheimer’s disease and had never met anyone living with it. After her mother, Melba, was diagnosed, Ann was asked not to tell anyone. Melba died...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 21, 2024 · Last modified November 6, 2024
By Kristine Kenefick, MSN, RN Carolyn, a Bay Area native and local radio personality, has a deep-rooted connection to the Alzheimer’s Association®. On and off for the past decade, she has proudly served as...
Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 20, 2024 · Last modified October 8, 2024
Sonia and Dennise discovered the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in 2011 shortly before their mother/grandmother, Chala, died with Alzheimer’s. From there this dynamic aunt/niece duo have become volunteers for the Walk Committee....
LGBT / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 16, 2024 · Last modified October 8, 2024
With a family history of dementia, it was no surprise when Joyce started showing signs of dementia. Her daughter Melissa took over care for her mom and asked her to move in with her....
