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,...
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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...
Dementia & Driving
Driving demands quick reaction time and fast decision making “” because of this, a person with Alzheimer’s will eventually become unable to drive. Dealing with the issue early on can help ease the transition....
Why I Walk: Brylyn’s Story
Brylyn Felty is a volunteer for the San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Her early encounter with Alzheimer’s fueled her determination to make a difference in the fight to end this disease. At about...
Smell and Eye Tests May Soon Detect Dementia
Growing research evidence suggests that decreased ability to correctly identify odors is a predictor of cognitive decline and an early clinical feature of Alzheimer’s disease. The potential of using smell and eye tests to...
A Young Volunteer Shares His Story
According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2016 Facts & Figures, out of the 5.4 million Americans who have the disease 200,000 are with young onset Alzheimer’s. While the numbers are quite staggering, putting a face...
Why I Walk: Patt’s Story
Patricia Martin is the San Jose Walk to End Alzheimer’s Mission Sub-Committee Chair. She says her responsibility is to ensure that the reasons why people Walk are forefront in their minds in the planning...
