Riding the Alzheimer’s wave
A son shares how he has changed as he has cared for his mom, who is living with Alzheimer’s. Neal Ahern of Guerneville was in his early 30s when he was thrust into caregiving...
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Students Support the Alzheimer’s Association in Creative Ways
These two high school students are part of the movement to end Alzheimer’s. Aryan Govil: One volunteer opportunity led to another Experience volunteering at a memory care community inspired this high school sophomore...
7 Tips on Honoring Mom When She is Living with Alzheimer’s
You can adjust your Mother’s Day traditions and find ways to celebrate. Cathy Maupin of Reno, Nevada, cares for her mother, Drusilla (known by her family as Dru). Dru has been living with Alzheimer’s...
How do you convince your loved one with memory loss to see a doctor?
How do you have that first conversation about your concerns? “I am concerned about memory lapses and confusion I’m seeing in my mother. How do I get her to agree to go to...
Legislators Hear the Needs of Nevada Caregivers
Volunteers advocate for improved services for those living with Alzheimer’s. What would you do if you were the sole caregiver for a parent with dementia and you needed surgery? Who would take care...
Volunteer Creates a Safe Space for Caregivers
For National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting one of our support group facilitators. Starting as a young caregiver Jenn Chan and her brother, Jon, grew up with her grandmother, Leung In. When Jenn...
Caregiver Support from Those Who Understand
Challenging behaviors led Barbara Redick to join a caregiver support group. Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia can be an isolating journey. Unless you have a friend or neighbor...
Technology Can Help Make Activities Easy
Busy caregivers can use smartphone apps or websites to find activities for their loved ones. We know that it can be hard to come up with new activities for your loved one with...
