African American / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / News and notes / Women and Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published February 28, 2023 · Last modified March 20, 2023
Gloria Brown’s husband Arthur was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2015. She cared for her husband for six years until he passed in 2021. She first shared her story with us in 2019. Since then,...
Caregiving / News and notes / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published January 10, 2022 · Last modified January 11, 2022
By Stefanie Bonigut We often receive calls on our 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) from people who are gathering information on our programs to share with a relative or friend who is an unpaid caregiver 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...
Tenny Tsai is a long-time donor, fundraiser and supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Her hard work and dedication to the cause have helped to create the Asian Community Fund and increase outreach and support...
What started off as a one-time volunteer opportunity, helping at an Alzheimer’s Association education conference, has become a passion project for Sue Warwick of Chico. Over the past year and a half, Sue has...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Latino-Hispano
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 21, 2014 · Last modified October 7, 2014
The Alzheimer’s Association would like to invite the community to a free educational event offered in Spanish – Honor Your Mother; Learn About Memory Loss – on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 9:00 am...
