by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 28, 2024 · Last modified November 6, 2024
By: Anjali Sadarangani After Mark Treuge was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), his wife, Maria, took a proactive approach to handling his care. In addition to lifestyle interventions and clinical trial involvement,...
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...
African American / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published May 6, 2024 · Last modified May 28, 2024
During his early 20s, Cole spent two years caring for his grandmother who had dementia. It wasn’t until over a decade later, while caring for his mother, who now has dementia, that he learned...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 22, 2024 · Last modified April 25, 2024
By Anjali Sadarangani When Partha Parthasarathy lost his mother to Alzheimer’s in 2014, he began volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association®. Partha has used his skills to volunteer in different capacities at the Association including...
Larry Romiti was the full-time caregiver for his wife Judy who was living with Alzheimer’s. When the COVID-19 pandemic happened, Judy and Larry found themselves isolated and alone. Larry’s health was failing and on...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published February 12, 2024 · Last modified February 27, 2024
Betty MacDonald and Dave Morley were recently married in March of 2022. They have known each other since 2009 when they both joined an Alzheimer’s Association® support group. At the time both were married...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published December 4, 2023 · Last modified December 14, 2023
By Kerry Larkey, MSN, RN In celebration of Family Caregivers Month, the Alzheimer’s Association® recognizes and honors the essential contributions of caregivers across the nation, including Wendie and Hank Wu. After caring for not...
Caregiving / Education Classes and Support Groups / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 17, 2023 · Last modified November 14, 2023
Dawn, Steve and Kevan are all caring for someone who was diagnosed with dementia under the age of 65. The three caregivers share their unique perspectives on caregiving and why joining a support group...
