Darren Colston of Oakland made a short film about his grandfather who died with dementia in 2013. Dissatisfied with the way his personal story ended, Darren rewrote it for his film. He hopes his...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Love Stories / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published February 7, 2020 · Last modified February 10, 2020
After a grand mal seizure forced her to retire from her career as a nurse, Laura McDermott was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She shares her frustrations and challenges, but also what brings her joy and...
We are fortunate to have many talented researchers and Alzheimer’s Association grant recipients in our chapter. Recently we spoke with Dr. Oanh Meyer, Assistant Adjunct Professor with the UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center, whose...
Education / Education Classes and Support Groups / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published January 12, 2020
William Palmer of Reno has a passion for volunteering. The Alzheimer’s Association is just one of 10 organizations to which he dedicates his spare time. William volunteers for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, The Longest...
Advocacy / Caregiving / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published January 3, 2020 · Last modified January 12, 2020
Caregiving for a parent with Alzheimer’s can be challenging. It’s even harder when both parents have the disease. Add on the extra stress of being an only child to parents living over 350 miles...
Advocacy / Caregiving / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published December 30, 2019 · Last modified January 3, 2020
Jasmeen Karan’s mother Bibi was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014, when Jasmeen was 25. After connecting with the Alzheimer’s Association for support, Jasmeen went on to become the legislative ambassador for Congresswoman Jackie Speier....
Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published December 20, 2019
When people become diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementias it’s common for some family, friends or neighbors to pull away. Not knowing how to act or what to say, they find it easier to...
A few years after her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Sylvia Sanchez’s mother, who was the primary caregiver, passed away. Sylvia and her siblings had to move their father into a care facility. Despite...
