Did you know that the Alzheimer’s Association was started by volunteers? In 1980, a group of family caregivers and individuals recognized the need for an organization that would unite caregivers, provide support to those...
by Michelle Johnston · Published March 13, 2019 · Last modified February 15, 2022
While the majority of caregivers are women, there are many men caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Leon Walters and Jay L. of Solano County are two of the millions...
by Michelle Johnston · Published December 10, 2018 · Last modified April 11, 2024
Atlas. Camp. Carr. Ferguson. Nuns. Mendocino Complex. Redwood Valley Complex. Tubbs. These are some of the large fires that have devastated our region in the past 18 months. Daily life for those with Alzheimer’s...
by Michelle Johnston · Published July 8, 2018 · Last modified July 10, 2018
Alison Hunter and her sister, Emily, had to grow up fast when their mother developed Alzheimer’s. A call from a concerned sister In 2011, Alison was just about to graduate from college in...
by Michelle Johnston · Published May 4, 2018 · Last modified May 2, 2019
You can adjust your Mother’s Day traditions and find ways to celebrate. Cathy Maupin of Reno, Nevada, cares for her mother, Drusilla (known by her family as Dru). Dru has been living with Alzheimer’s...
There are several ways to stay caught up on all that’s going on with the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada. Here’s a quick list from which you can choose. Social media...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Alzheimer's champions / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 1, 2013 · Last modified February 10, 2015
Barbara Gerber Jones is a support group facilitator for the San Leandro family caregiver support group and participates in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. She shares her thoughts on caregiving, awareness, and the support we...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 5, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
I was living in San Jose, California when my parents visited from Arizona to help take care of me while I was recovering from surgery. My dad was driving me to a medical appointment...
