by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 10, 2020 · Last modified November 11, 2020
For Caregiver month we’re highlighting Elenita, a caregiver in the North Bay. This is the second part of a two-part series. The first part, about the benefits of finding a support group, is available...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 29, 2020 · Last modified November 10, 2020
For Caregiver month we’re highlighting Elenita, a caregiver in the North Bay. This is the first part of a two-part series. The second part, about home safety, can be found here Elenita is the...
After his smart, independent mom fell prey to an IRS scam, Brian O’Shea knew something was terribly wrong. He shared with us how he and his sisters pulled together after learning their mother, Mary,...
Advocacy / Bill, Area Leader / Research
by wmfisher · Published March 10, 2016 · Last modified March 3, 2016
In September, with ambivalent feelings, I told our board that it was time for me to step away from my post as CEO, which I will do later this year. At that point I...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 23, 2014
In 2013, Sushma shared photos of her caregiving experience with her dad Daniel, who was living with Alzheimer’s disease. At the time, Sushma had been living in Antioch, working full time in Walnut Creek, and...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Newsletter / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 22, 2013 · Last modified April 12, 2014
In this video series, we highlight caregivers Stephanie and Dolores. These women care for their husbands who have Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s a look at what an average day looks like from sun up to...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by acarrillo · Published November 22, 2013 · Last modified April 16, 2014
Angie is a caregiver for her husband John, who is in the early middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease. While John is still able to do many things, such as shower, brush his teeth and...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 12, 2013 · Last modified April 16, 2014
Jim is a caregiver for his mom, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2011 – but she has been showing signs for more than 15 years. He handles all of her day to day...
