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Category: Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiver voices

Advice and stories from people caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.

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Bay Area spouse caregiver shares tips and resources for new family caregivers

In honor of National Caregivers Month, Bob Harley shares his experience caring for his wife who had Alzheimer’s disease. He shares the importance of education and the tips and tricks he learned that can...

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Black Family Caregiver continues to share her story to help other caregivers open up

Gloria Brown’s husband Arthur was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2015. She cared for her husband for six years until he passed in 2021. She first shared her story with us in 2019. Since then,...

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Bay Area Volunteer Shares Experience and Caregiving Insights

I decided to volunteer after I did my first Walk to End Alzheimer’s last October. I was so uplifted. I felt such a sense of camaraderie. These were people who shared my experiences and had a common goal. I absolutely wanted to be more involved with these people and this cause. I signed up to volunteer right after the walk! I have not regretted one single moment – I have had the opportunity to attend a regional training event and the various committee meetings and I have never felt so welcome. The staff at the Alzheimer’s Association and the other volunteers have been amazing. I first learned about the Walk through Live Oak. I was on their team last year and this year I have formed a team at work – Team Synopsys – in hopes of garnering even more donations and exposure for the big event.

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Watch: 2016 African American Forum – Ask the Experts Session

The 8th Annual African American Wellness Forum took place on April 16th in Berkeley, CA. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, and interact with other caregivers in similar caregiving situations. Caregivers also learned how to respond when Alzheimer’s causes unpredictable behaviors, how to reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer’s, and various ways to stay strong during stressful caregiving experiences.