by Michelle Johnston · Published August 20, 2021 · Last modified January 21, 2025
Dr. Barry Phegan’s wife, Judy, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2009 and died in 2012. While caring for his wife, Barry attended two caregiver support groups offered by the Alzheimer’s Association. After his...
Recently the Yolo County search and rescue team added a dementia safety course as a required part of their training for first responders. Armando Jaramillo (AJ) is the president of the Yolo County search...
LGBT / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published June 24, 2021 · Last modified June 25, 2021
Pina Carino’s mother had Alzheimer’s disease. Because of her experience as a wealth planner at Merrill Lynch -Napa, Pina knew about long-term care insurance which she was able to use to help pay for...
News and notes / The Longest Day
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 14, 2021 · Last modified July 17, 2023
Written by Sharon Rohwer When the pandemic hit, Jason Scalese canceled his gym membership and took to hiking the hills near his Bay Area home. As a dad, Jason likes to hike with his...
African American / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published March 1, 2021 · Last modified January 21, 2025
Data from the Alzheimer’s Association® 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the barriers communities of color face in getting an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and receiving care. Vickie Stephens is caring for her family and helping the African...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published December 28, 2020 · Last modified October 4, 2021
By Malavika Raj Fresno teen Akhil rebooted the Alzheimer’s awareness club on his campus after volunteering at the Fresno-Clovis Walk to End Alzheimer’s for two years. After successfully raising $1,500, his new goal is...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 18, 2020 · Last modified September 16, 2020
Guest blog by Sheri Katz When Wally from Lakeport was first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease 2014, he was devastated. He felt like he had done something wrong. It took him years to understand that...
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...
