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by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 14, 2019 · Last modified January 21, 2025
Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Have you ever stopped to wonder what makes this event possible? Or even what...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 8, 2019 · Last modified November 15, 2019
Tracy Barbieri’s husband Steven was diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) eight years ago. She shares how the Alzheimer’s Association’s Helpline made her feel special and how she’s learning to take better care of...
One of the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s is decreased or poor judgment. This can put people at higher risk for financial abuse, even in the early stage of the disease. Proper planning and an...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 30, 2019 · Last modified October 31, 2019
In honor of her grandfather, Elizabeth W. of Piedmont chose to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s as her Girl Scout project. She has conducted community outreach, made a video on brain health tips, and shared her...
Justin Mendoza works for KGO-TV, the ABC station in the Bay Area. He used his love of soap operas and a personal connection to find a fun way to inspire his coworkers to raise...
by Michelle Johnston · Published October 24, 2019 · Last modified October 20, 2020
Paula Gann has advocated for her daughter, ever since Kyle was born with Down syndrome. Now that Kyle has developed Alzheimer’s disease, Paula has come out of retirement to ensure that other families have...
by Michelle Johnston · Published October 18, 2019 · Last modified October 20, 2020
Marianne Iversen is a social worker with a passion for people with intellectual disabilities. In the past few years, she has worked with more families whose loved ones with Down syndrome are now facing...
Katelynn Anderson of Santa Rosa has been going to Walk to End Alzheimer’s every year since she was born. She walks in honor of her two great grandmothers who both died with Alzheimer’s. Now...
