Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 20, 2024 · Last modified October 8, 2024
Sonia and Dennise discovered the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in 2011 shortly before their mother/grandmother, Chala, died with Alzheimer’s. From there this dynamic aunt/niece duo have become volunteers for the Walk Committee....
By Sharon Squires, RN A person living with dementia can be challenging for any caregiver, regardless of race. The Black community traditionally are strong in caregiving responsibilities and will culturally rely on internal support...
Latino-Hispano / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published January 16, 2024 · Last modified January 18, 2024
In 2019, Birdie’s mother Margarita was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. At the same time, her mother-in-law was also living with the disease. While her husband was caring for his own mother, Birdie moved in...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 6, 2022 · Last modified November 18, 2022
This blog has been updated for 2022 and was originally published on November 16, 2021 on our nationwide blog and can be found here. Bob MacDonnell bought land in Napa Valley in 1978, with...
News and notes / The Longest Day
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 14, 2021 · Last modified July 17, 2023
Written by Sharon Rohwer When the pandemic hit, Jason Scalese canceled his gym membership and took to hiking the hills near his Bay Area home. As a dad, Jason likes to hike with his...
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...
My Papa was the best. He was a hard worker, a loyal husband, father and the most incredible grandpa. His heart and arms were always open to welcome me home, celebrate a life milestone,...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 1, 2015 · Last modified June 9, 2015
Alzheimer’s Disease: Continuum of Care IX Date: Thursday, June 19, 2015 Time: 8:30 am – 4 pm Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel One Doubletree Drive Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Get Directions The North Bay...
