A fond farewell from “Coach Laura”
Many have joined our staff to make an impact on a disease that has affected a family member. Laura Brooks has worked for the Alzheimer’s Association in our chapter’s development department since 2013....
Author: Michelle Johnston
Individuals share tips for #LivingWell with Alzheimer’s or other dementias
Those living with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments provide encouragement to others. Many individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments find ways to live well after their diagnosis. Pam Montana, one...
Sisters share Alzheimer’s diagnosis and a love of San Francisco Giants baseball
On June 19, Cris and Anne will be participating in a home plate ceremony at AT&T Park for Alzheimer’s Awareness night. Cris Welisch of Larkspur and her older sister, Anne, of Belvedere, didn’t start out as...
Celebrate International Yoga Day on The Longest Day
Learn how to host a yoga-focused event for The Longest Day®and International Yoga Day, which are both June 21. Between now and June 21, yoga studios across the country are teaming up with the...
Riding the Alzheimer’s wave
A son shares how he has changed as he has cared for his mom, who is living with Alzheimer’s. Neal Ahern of Guerneville was in his early 30s when he was thrust into caregiving...
Students Support the Alzheimer’s Association in Creative Ways
These two high school students are part of the movement to end Alzheimer’s. Aryan Govil: One volunteer opportunity led to another Experience volunteering at a memory care community inspired this high school sophomore...
7 Tips on Honoring Mom When She is Living with Alzheimer’s
You can adjust your Mother’s Day traditions and find ways to celebrate. Cathy Maupin of Reno, Nevada, cares for her mother, Drusilla (known by her family as Dru). Dru has been living with Alzheimer’s...
Legislators Hear the Needs of Nevada Caregivers
Volunteers advocate for improved services for those living with Alzheimer’s. What would you do if you were the sole caregiver for a parent with dementia and you needed surgery? Who would take care...
