By Maria Martinez Marin county resident, Maria Martinez, knew in 1997 that something was wrong with her mother. However, because of stigma in the Latino community and language barriers, Maria’s mother went undiagnosed for...
Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 12, 2020
Barbara Chacón knew her father was having memory issues but didn’t know how to help. It wasn’t until she heard someone from the Alzheimer’s Association® speak about the disease that she learned there were...
In English Para ayudarle a conocer el increÃble equipo de la Asociación de Alzheimer quienes son “Los cerebros trabajando para salvar el suyo®”, estamos compartiendo las historias del personal de nuestra oficina en...
by Michelle Johnston · Published November 16, 2018 · Last modified December 17, 2018
En Español To help you meet the amazing Alzheimer’s Association team who are “The Brains Behind Saving Yours®,” we are sharing the stories of our chapter staff on this blog. Today, we’d like...
Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published October 9, 2018
English translation Sonia se enteró de los servicios de la Asociación de Alzheimer a través de la Caminata y se ha mantenido involucrada durante ocho años. Sonia Calvo, de San José, ha participado...
by Michelle Johnston · Published January 12, 2018 · Last modified August 6, 2018
English Translation La fiesta de cumpleaños de la abuela “Esa no es mi comida.” La abuela de 99 años de Alexandra Castillo Weisgerber, quien tiene demencia, se estaba divirtiendo en su fiesta de cumpleaños,...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Latino-Hispano / Newsletter / Profiles / Silvia and Linda, family caregivers / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 30, 2013 · Last modified October 7, 2014
“Alzheimer’s es fatal. Es importante que la familia llegue a aceptar esto.” La primer vez que escuche esto fue en una junta de educación sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer’s. Estas palabras resuenan en mi...
