AAPI / News and notes / The Longest Day
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published February 11, 2022 · Last modified February 14, 2022
Brandon, an elementary school student in San Mateo County, shares how easy it was for him to get involved with The Longest Day. Based on his family’s experience, Brandon wrote an essay on how...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 20, 2021 · Last modified September 22, 2021
At the age of six, Mikade Burns started unofficially volunteering for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Twelve years later, Mikade is a member of the Walk Planning Committee. He shares what it’s like...
Mia, a ninth grader who lives in Butte County, lost her grandfather, Walter, to Alzheimer’s last summer. When her mother shared the news with her, Mia felt like a bomb exploded in her life....
Aimee Mattson and her wife Val Geurin have been caregivers for Val’s mother, Bonnie for over eight years. Aimee and Val have found ways to educate themselves about dementia, manage the challenges, and appreciate...
Katelynn Anderson of Santa Rosa has been going to Walk to End Alzheimer’s every year since she was born. She walks in honor of her two great grandmothers who both died with Alzheimer’s. Now...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published August 16, 2019 · Last modified September 6, 2019
Fallyn Fossum has participated in the Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer’s every year since she was a toddler. Her team, Crowns for a Cause, is made up of her fellow pageant titleholders. Caregiving at...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published August 28, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
The rule of thumb when talking to kids about Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), is to be simple and honest, try and educate them (age-appropriately), and realize that they may be having a lot of feelings...
