Minden caregiver protects sister living with dementia
Pat and Martha are adult siblings who have remained good friends over the years. As a younger brother, Pat knows it’s his responsibility to care for and protect his big sister who is living...
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Family caregiver works three jobs to pay for Mom’s dementia care
The day Skip Walker received a phone call from Adult Protective Services threatening to take custody of his mother, was the day he became a long-distance caregiver. Skip, who resides in the Bay Area,...
Sacramento woman becomes full-time caregiver for both parents
When Kerri Sanford moved to Sacramento, she had no idea that in a few short years her parents would move in with her. Both of Kerri’s parents were diagnosed with dementia, and with no...
Oakland woman cares for husband and mother both living with dementia
We introduced you to Claudia and Bud, Alzheimer’s Association® volunteer advocates, in last week’s blog which discussed Bud’s diagnosis and his participation in a clinical trial. This week, we’d like to highlight the work...
Napa Valley wealth manager shares her personal story with clients
Pina Carino’s mother had Alzheimer’s disease. Because of her experience as a wealth planner at Merrill Lynch -Napa, Pina knew about long-term care insurance which she was able to use to help pay for...
Daughter grows closer to dad after diagnosis
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...
Taking steps to avoid financial abuse
One of the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s is decreased or poor judgment. This can put people at higher risk for financial abuse, even in the early stage of the disease. Proper planning and an...
The importance of selfcare and being prepared
Makeba Moore is walking in the Modesto Walk to End Alzheimer’s in memory of her father, Albert Moore who died in April. Noticing his own memory lossThe thought of losing your memory can be...
