Why I Walk: Kathy’s story
“To see someone you love go through Alzheimer’s is heartbreaking. To see first hand how frightened they are is terrible. I don’t want to go through it or have my kids go through it....
Category: Women and Alzheimer’s
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.
Across California and the Globe, Staff Team Members Pursue an End to Alzheimer’s on The Longest Day
Today is The Longest Day of the year and teams are doing activities from sunrise to sunset across the country and the world to fight Alzheimer’s. Staff members of the Alzheimer’s Association in Northern...
Nustepping to End Alzheimer’s
NuStep is a global team for the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day event. NuStep is the manufacturer of an exercise bike and encourages fitness centers to participate in the Longest Day to promote healthy...
The Power of the Purple Sash
I expected the electricity of a 1000 delegates gathered at the Alzheimer’s Advocacy Forum. I expected the excitement of visiting our Senators and Representatives. What I didn’t expect was the power of a purple...
Finding the “sweet spot” as a caregiver and daughter
Erin Kane is a volunteer advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association and loving caregiver to her mother. This is her caregiver story: I’ve spent the past 7 years living with my mother who was diagnosed with...
Videos: Why I’m grateful for my care partner
Our early stage Alzheimer’s support group members just can’t thank their care partners enough! Feeling inspired to thank the caregiver in your life this National Caregivers Month? Visit www.alz.org/nadam
In Memory: Daniel Narayan
In 2013, Sushma shared photos of her caregiving experience with her dad Daniel, who was living with Alzheimer’s disease. At the time, Sushma had been living in Antioch, working full time in Walnut Creek, and...
