Why I Walk: Pam’s Story
Facing stigma is often a primary concern of people living with Alzheimer’s and their care partners. Those with the disease report being misunderstood because of the myths and misconceptions others have about the disease....
Category: Caregiving
Why I Walk: Frank’s Story
Frank Wolfe is participating in the Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer’s in honor of the loved ones he’s lost to the disease. But it is his fundraising challenge that has people talking. If he raises...
Why I Walk: Ahmed’s Story
Ahmed Ortiz is participating in the Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer’s. He says the cause to #endalz is as close to his heart as a cause can be. Read Ahmed’s story below. I lost...
Why I Walk: Candy’s Story
Candy Berlin has been involved with the Santa Cruz Walk to End Alzheimer’s for nine years now. Her mother, Shirley, was diagnosed at the age of 73 and passed away in 2007. Candy’s family...
Why I Walk: Karenna’s Story
Karenna Wright is a volunteer for the Humboldt County Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and a member of the Humboldt Senior Resource Center’s Alz Steppers team. Through our local nonprofit partner program, the Humboldt Senior...
Why I Walk: Leah’s Story
Leah Robbie is not a typical teenager. She’s had to deal with the harsh reality of Alzheimer’s since she was just six-years-old. Today, she is wise beyond her years, and working hard to carry...
Why I Walk: Geoff’s Story
Geoff Gongwer and his wife Linda Martin have been volunteering at the Alzheimer’s Association since 2010. Both Geoff’s mother and father have Alzheimer’s, and are in memory care facilities. And both of their mothers,...
Toileting Tips and Tricks
The idea of losing independence, especially when it comes to using the toilet, is troubling. Issues include finding the bathroom, missing the toilet bowl, and incontinence. Anything we can do to support the independence...
