by Michelle Johnston · Published May 4, 2018 · Last modified January 21, 2025
You can adjust your Mother’s Day traditions and find ways to celebrate. Cathy Maupin of Reno, Nevada, cares for her mother, Drusilla (known by her family as Dru). Dru has been living with Alzheimer’s...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by hdoneux · Published April 27, 2018 · Last modified January 9, 2019
How do you have that first conversation about your concerns? “I am concerned about memory lapses and confusion I’m seeing in my mother. How do I get her to agree to go to...
Challenging behaviors led Barbara Redick to join a caregiver support group. Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia can be an isolating journey. Unless you have a friend or neighbor...
Busy caregivers can use smartphone apps or websites to find activities for their loved ones. We know that it can be hard to come up with new activities for your loved one with...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Michelle Johnston · Published March 26, 2018 · Last modified July 2, 2018
Companies of all sizes and industries are supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. KPMG – Silicon Valley Walk It started with one person, wanting to make a difference Gabe de la Rosa was...
by Michelle Johnston · Published March 16, 2018 · Last modified July 2, 2018
While the Alzheimer’s Association grants program is international, we are lucky to have several California researchers who have received our funding. Many are new investigators. Their initial Alzheimer’s Association grant helps launch their...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Michelle Johnston · Published March 12, 2018 · Last modified January 21, 2025
Alzheimer’s Association volunteer advocates took their message to Sacramento. On February 28, 2018, 225 advocates from across California came to the state capitol for Advocacy Day. First timers and seasoned volunteer advocates spent...
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes
by Michelle Johnston · Published March 5, 2018 · Last modified July 2, 2018
Arthur Murray expands their efforts to support the Alzheimer’s Association through The Longest Day. Last year, we shared how chapter board member and dance student, Nancy Westcott, recruited local Arthur Murray studios to...
