Seeing the signs: Care transitions
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...
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Santa Rosa fire survivors share disaster preparedness tips
Two caregivers share their stories of fire evacuation and the impact it has had on their wives, who are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Jon Frieseke’s neighbor knocked on his door just after midnight on...
Perspective of a young caregiver
Alison Hunter and her sister, Emily, had to grow up fast when their mother developed Alzheimer’s. A call from a concerned sister In 2011, Alison was just about to graduate from college in...
Riding the Alzheimer’s wave
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...
7 Tips on Honoring Mom When She is Living with Alzheimer’s
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...
Caregiver Support from Those Who Understand
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...
San Jose resident’s journey from long distance caregiver to Alzheimer’s advocate
When a primary caregiver dies, other family members may quickly be pulled into the caregiving role. This is what happened to Ai-chu Wang and her brother 2 ½ years ago, when their father died....
Passionate and committed Walnut Creek donor honors her mother
Before Cheryl Gross was born, her mother, Nadine Pike, used to pray she would one day have a daughter or son blessed with confidence and determination. She wanted to have someone strong by...
