Tips for caregivers who resist help
By Stefanie Bonigut We often receive calls on our 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) from people who are gathering information on our programs to share with a relative or friend who is an unpaid caregiver for...
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Mother daughter duo promote Alzheimer’s awareness in Galt
When Elsie Warner’s husband was diagnosed with dementia, she and her daughter, Denise Campion, felt lost and were deeply concerned about the unknowns that were ahead. With the help of conferences provided by the...
Coach T’s wife supports a pillar of Monterey community
Michi Wright’s husband Tyrone Sr. is well-loved and respected in his community. His work with children and teens made him a valuable resource for parents to turn to when they needed help. Now living...
Fresno Walker helps caregivers improve time spent with loved ones
Quincy Ariz’s grandmother Ruby had Alzheimer’s disease. Taking what he learned as a professional in the senior care industry, Quincy was able to meaningfully connect with his grandmother one last time before she died....
Modesto Walker honors mother by helping others
Having helped care for her grandmother who had dementia, Sylvia Orozco was familiar with the warning signs. Despite this knowledge, when her mother started experiencing the same symptoms, her doctor was reluctant to give...
The impact of isolation on LGBTQ seniors living with dementia
In November 2020 the Alzheimer’s Association® hosted a Facebook live session featuring Dr. Marcy Adelman, Clinical Psychologist, Alzheimer’s Association board member and cofounder of Openhouse. She interviewed Arthur Chan, LGBTQ Project Manager and Family...
Fresno resident brings Alzheimer’s information to underserved
Dean Woods returned to her home city of Fresno shortly after her mother passed away with Alzheimer’s. Seeing a need for education and support, with the help of her church, she created a dementia...
Sacramento Walker encourages you to know the 10 signs
Karen Funk’s mother, who had Alzheimer’s, had been showing signs of the disease long before they received a diagnosis. The family assumed her mother’s symptoms were just a normal part of aging. After her...
