During her senior year at Summerville High, Claire Caldera, of Sonora, had to complete a senior project. Inspired by her grandmother, Alice, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease about two years ago, Claire...
Over 70 volunteer advocates and staff from our chapter traveled to Washington, D.C., last week. They participated in the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Advocacy Forum. More than 1,200 individuals from across the country attended....
Many have joined our staff to make an impact on a disease that has affected a family member. Laura Brooks has worked for the Alzheimer’s Association in our chapter’s development department since 2013....
Those living with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments provide encouragement to others. Many individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments find ways to live well after their diagnosis. Pam Montana, one...
On June 19, Cris and Anne will be participating in a home plate ceremony at AT&T Park for Alzheimer’s Awareness night. Cris Welisch of Larkspur and her older sister, Anne, of Belvedere, didn’t start out as...
Learn how to host a yoga-focused event for The Longest Day®and International Yoga Day, which are both June 21. Between now and June 21, yoga studios across the country are teaming up with the...
A son shares how he has changed as he has cared for his mom, who is living with Alzheimer’s. Neal Ahern of Guerneville was in his early 30s when he was thrust into caregiving...
These two high school students are part of the movement to end Alzheimer’s. Aryan Govil: One volunteer opportunity led to another Experience volunteering at a memory care community inspired this high school sophomore...
