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...
by Michelle Johnston · Published October 15, 2018 · Last modified October 17, 2018
“Very knowledgeable and passionate speakers.” “Focused, varied for different levels of experience.” “I was amazed by all of the resources in the community.” “Very worthwhile.” These are some of the comments from attendees at...
Mattie Ruth Harris has been participating in the Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer’s since 2006. She leads Team Ruth Harris, in honor of her husband, Al, who is living with Alzheimer’s. In October, Al...
by Michelle Johnston · Published August 12, 2018 · Last modified August 27, 2018
Physicians and first responders helped these siblings determine when it was time to change their mother’s care situation. One of the most difficult decisions a family makes is whether they need to change their...
by Michelle Johnston · Published July 28, 2018 · Last modified August 1, 2018
Results from risk reduction, treatment and caregiver studies were shared. Did you notice more news this week related to Alzheimer’s research? That’s because over 5,900 researchers from 68 countries attended the Alzheimer’s Association...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 14, 2014 · Last modified April 9, 2014
