Reno’s top Walk fundraiser shares her tips
Raising more than $5,000 during a global pandemic is no small feat. But Nancy Chontos of Reno has done just that. She shares the secrets to her success as she honors her mother who...
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Adding palliative care and hospice to your dementia plan
It’s hard to know what are the best care options to provide for your loved one, especially as they get closer to end of life. As your loved one’s advocate, it’s important that you...
UCSF researcher shares two key changes for a better night’s sleep
Part two of our sleep series. Part one was released last week and is about things that will inhibit sleep, It can be found here. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and one...
UCSF researcher shares what’s inhibiting your sleep
Part one of our sleep series. Part two, which is about the two key changes you can make for better sleep, can be found here. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and one...
Difficult diagnosis leads Bay Area sisters to find the Alzheimer’s Association
When Tuseda Graggs and her sister Stacey Johnson noticed changes in their mother, Willie Mae, they sought medical care. Their mother’s primary care doctor didn’t believe that her memory problems were dementia-related. Refusing to...
Sonoma County resident encourages caregivers to ask for help
Gene Girimonte met the love of his life, Art Curtis, over 35 years ago. Together they dealt with the loss of family, civil rights issues and eventually Alzheimer’s. With the support of the Alzheimer’s...
Hike for Harvey: The Smart Pivot of a First-time Fundraiser
By Deborah Peel, guest blogger “Ch-ch-changes”¦time may change me, but I can’t trace time.” Those David Bowie lyrics were on my mind as the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe, attempting to scuttle my first...
National Board member promotes education as a way to combat stigma
Alex Tsao has been volunteering for the Alzheimer’s Association for more than 10 years and currently serves on the National Board of Directors. Initially, Alex didn’t have a connection to the disease but shortly...
