News and notes / The Longest Day
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published April 17, 2020 · Last modified December 8, 2021
Our volunteers are passionate, inspired, and are making a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. This is especially true for The Longest Day committee volunteers who are continuing to encourage and support...
Mia, a ninth grader who lives in Butte County, lost her grandfather, Walter, to Alzheimer’s last summer. When her mother shared the news with her, Mia felt like a bomb exploded in her life....
Bruce Pasternack, who is well known globally for his work as a managing partner in a prominent consulting firm, Bay Area venture capitalist and President and CEO of Special Olympics International, was diagnosed with...
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by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published March 30, 2020 · Last modified April 8, 2020
The Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is here for you. Our physical doors may be closed but our staff is working remotely and continuing to serve our community, from...
Aimee Mattson and her wife Val Geurin have been caregivers for Val’s mother, Bonnie for over eight years. Aimee and Val have found ways to educate themselves about dementia, manage the challenges, and appreciate...
News and notes / The Longest Day
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published March 16, 2020 · Last modified July 20, 2020
Update: The date for this event has been postponed to next year, September 18, 2021. Brenda Collings and Ryan Blaver of Carson City are coworkers and friends. Both Ryan and Brenda lost their fathers...
Data appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the need to triple the number of geriatricians available to care for those 65 and older who are projected to...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published March 5, 2020 · Last modified March 9, 2020
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the Alzheimer’s Association will release our 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report. This week we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Kumar Bharat Rajan. He is one of...
