Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 16, 2021 · Last modified July 15, 2021
Quincy Ariz’s grandmother Ruby had Alzheimer’s disease. Taking what he learned as a professional in the senior care industry, Quincy was able to meaningfully connect with his grandmother one last time before she died....
Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 11, 2021
Having helped care for her grandmother who had dementia, Sylvia Orozco was familiar with the warning signs. Despite this knowledge, when her mother started experiencing the same symptoms, her doctor was reluctant to give...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published August 10, 2020 · Last modified August 11, 2020
Karen Funk’s mother, who had Alzheimer’s, had been showing signs of the disease long before they received a diagnosis. The family assumed her mother’s symptoms were just a normal part of aging. After her...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 10, 2020 · Last modified July 13, 2020
Raising more than $5,000 during a global pandemic is no small feat. But Nancy Chontos of Reno has done just that. She shares the secrets to her success as she honors her mother who...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Holidays / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 11, 2011 · Last modified December 5, 2014
The holidays offer busy and often remote families an opportunity to gather and spend time with loved ones who they may only see occasionally during the year. While visiting, family members might notice changes...
