African American / DEI / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published February 21, 2025 · Last modified March 17, 2025
When Gleoria’s husband Curtis was first diagnosed with dementia, she turned to the Alzheimer’s Association® for help. Through the Association she found support and resources she would have otherwise not known about. Because of...
LGBT / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 24, 2024 · Last modified July 16, 2024
By Anjali Sadarangani After Julie was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), she and her wife, Jane, made an effort to make the best of the situation. Unsure of what to do other than...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 20, 2024 · Last modified May 28, 2024
By Kerry Larkey, MSN, RN Each May, the Alzheimer’s Association® joins the community in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Through strong partnerships with local organizations like the ACC Senior Services,...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 10, 2023 · Last modified November 14, 2023
In honor of National Caregivers Month, Bob Harley shares his experience caring for his wife who had Alzheimer’s disease. He shares the importance of education and the tips and tricks he learned that can...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 30, 2023 · Last modified November 14, 2023
Todd Farber has a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, having sadly lost three family members to dementia: his grandmother, his aunt and his father. Years after his father’s death, Todd found his way on...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 23, 2023 · Last modified November 14, 2023
by Pat Butler Today’s guest writer shares the story of her mother who was living with Alzheimer’s disease. Because it was the 1980s information on the disease was limited. Pat and her family did...
Data from the Alzheimer’s Association® 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the lack of public awareness about mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It also discusses the role primary care physicians play in making...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 11, 2021 · Last modified November 11, 2021
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...
