Dear Researchers: A message from Matt
Dear Researchers, I remember when I was just a little kid and my Grandma Phyllis took care of me every day after elementary school while my parents were at work. She sat me down...
Category: Alzheimer’s champions
Support in the “caregiver trenches”
Barbara Gerber Jones is a support group facilitator for the San Leandro family caregiver support group and participates in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. She shares her thoughts on caregiving, awareness, and the support we...
Behind the scenes at the 25th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum – Day 3
After two days of inspiration and education, advocates headed to Capitol Hill to meet with their respective legislators and ask for their continued support in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Here’s how the meetings went...
Behind the scenes at the 25th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum – Day 2
How do you sum up a day full of inspirational speakers, informative sessions, networking, and policy in just over a minute? Find out below: View photos from the forum on Flickr and learn more about the...
Behind the scenes at the 25th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum – Day 1
Over 900 Alzheimer’s advocates have gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 25th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum. We have asked attendees from the Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter to share their insights from...
25 Years of Making our Voice Heard: Let 2013 be the Year of Real Change
On April 22, volunteers from around the country will convene in Washington, D.C. for the 25th Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum — the nation’s largest Alzheimer’s policy event. Since 1989, dedicated Alzheimer’s advocates have met...
Grandpa inspires teen to Walk
Carly is a high school senior who is committed to the Alzheimer’s cause because of her experience with her Grandpa. She raised over $2,000 for Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Sacramento last year and...
