Why I Walk: Ahmed’s Story
Ahmed Ortiz is participating in the Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer’s. He says the cause to #endalz is as close to his heart as a cause can be. Read Ahmed’s story below. I lost...
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Project Aims to Increase Access to Dementia Capable Care for LGBT Seniors
According to the Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) organization, there are an estimated 1.5 to 3 million lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) elders nationwide. A recent report by the Institute for Multigenerational...
Why I Walk: Candy’s Story
Candy Berlin has been involved with the Santa Cruz Walk to End Alzheimer’s for nine years now. Her mother, Shirley, was diagnosed at the age of 73 and passed away in 2007. Candy’s family...
Why I Walk: Karenna’s Story
Karenna Wright is a volunteer for the Humboldt County Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and a member of the Humboldt Senior Resource Center’s Alz Steppers team. Through our local nonprofit partner program, the Humboldt Senior...
Why I Walk: Leah’s Story
Leah Robbie is not a typical teenager. She’s had to deal with the harsh reality of Alzheimer’s since she was just six-years-old. Today, she is wise beyond her years, and working hard to carry...
Why I Walk: Geoff’s Story
Geoff Gongwer and his wife Linda Martin have been volunteering at the Alzheimer’s Association since 2010. Both Geoff’s mother and father have Alzheimer’s, and are in memory care facilities. And both of their mothers,...
Toileting Tips and Tricks
The idea of losing independence, especially when it comes to using the toilet, is troubling. Issues include finding the bathroom, missing the toilet bowl, and incontinence. Anything we can do to support the independence...
Why I Walk: Elizabeth’s Story
Elizabeth Shih has been involved with the cause to end Alzheimer’s for many years. This year, she is serving on the Alzheimer’s Association Northern California & Northern Nevada Chapter Board of Directors. She is...
