Volunteer Creates a Safe Space for Caregivers
For National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting one of our support group facilitators. Starting as a young caregiver Jenn Chan and her brother, Jon, grew up with her grandmother, Leung In. When Jenn...
Author: Michelle Johnston
Caregiver Support from Those Who Understand
Challenging behaviors led Barbara Redick to join a caregiver support group. Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia can be an isolating journey. Unless you have a friend or neighbor...
Technology Can Help Make Activities Easy
Busy caregivers can use smartphone apps or websites to find activities for their loved ones. We know that it can be hard to come up with new activities for your loved one with...
Tax Services and Tattoos: Businesses Working to End Alzheimer’s
Companies of all sizes and industries are supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. KPMG – Silicon Valley Walk It started with one person, wanting to make a difference Gabe de la Rosa was...
New Alzheimer’s Researchers Give Hope for the Future
While the Alzheimer’s Association grants program is international, we are lucky to have several California researchers who have received our funding. Many are new investigators. Their initial Alzheimer’s Association grant helps launch their...
Over 200 Californians Encourage Legislators to #ACT4ALZ
Alzheimer’s Association volunteer advocates took their message to Sacramento. On February 28, 2018, 225 advocates from across California came to the state capitol for Advocacy Day. First timers and seasoned volunteer advocates spent...
Dancing for Brain Health Goes Global
Arthur Murray expands their efforts to support the Alzheimer’s Association through The Longest Day. Last year, we shared how chapter board member and dance student, Nancy Westcott, recruited local Arthur Murray studios to...
Alzheimer’s Advocate & Cookbook Author Wins Prestigious Award
Congratulations to Paula Wolfert, 2018 James Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement Honoree. Paula Wolfert, of Sonoma, has won five James Beard awards for her cookbooks, which have focused on Mediterranean and Moroccan cooking. Paula...
