Nine-time grand champion honors father every day
When JoAnn Jones’ father Butch was diagnosed with dementia, she knew she had to help care for him. Because of the support and flexibility of her employer, JoAnn was able to spend more time...
Category: Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Dog from Oakland becomes new social media ambassador
Therapy dog Brixton and his owner Linda have recently become social media ambassadors for the San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Brixton uses his star power on Instagram (@brixtonatlarge) to help promote the Walk...
Long distance Asian caregiver makes hugs a priority
By Malavika Raj Andy lived 6,000 miles away from his father who had dementia. As the primary caregiver, Andy spent 20 years flying back and forth to Taiwan to care for his father. With...
Silicon Valley Walker shares resources with family in Bolivia
Barbara Chacón knew her father was having memory issues but didn’t know how to help. It wasn’t until she heard someone from the Alzheimer’s Association® speak about the disease that she learned there were...
New Stockton Walk team tops the fundraising charts
By Prabhjeet Kaur Brookside Walkers and Friends started out as a small team of dedicated friends and family participating in the Stockton Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Now, with more than 60 team members spanning...
Vacaville walker reflects on the importance of community
When her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Lavona Hamilton was lucky to have the support of her family, friends and community. With the help of the Alzheimer’s Association®, she found a caregiver support...
Edward Jones Region 227 stays committed through the pandemic
The Alzheimer’s Association®is excited to partner with Edward Jones, for our fifth year. This year is special because Edward Jones has extended their commitment to the Alzheimer’s Association for an additional five years. We...
Finding connection and purpose after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Guest blog by Sheri Katz When Wally from Lakeport was first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease 2014, he was devastated. He felt like he had done something wrong. It took him years to understand that...
