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...
Our chapter is governed by a volunteer board of directors, responsible for planning, creating and implementing strategies and tactics in service to our mission. While they have a wide range of backgrounds, they share...
In honor of volunteer appreciation week, we are highlighting one of our Community Educators based out of the Central Valley. Debbie Singh has been volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association® for a little more than...
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 Alzheimer's Association · Published April 27, 2017 · Last modified August 6, 2018
Our volunteers come from different walks of life but what they all have in common is that they’re dedicated leaders who will not rest until Alzheimer’s is ended. Below is the story of Kathi...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 2, 2016
I decided to volunteer after I did my first Walk to End Alzheimer’s last October. I was so uplifted. I felt such a sense of camaraderie. These were people who shared my experiences and had a common goal. I absolutely wanted to be more involved with these people and this cause. I signed up to volunteer right after the walk! I have not regretted one single moment – I have had the opportunity to attend a regional training event and the various committee meetings and I have never felt so welcome. The staff at the Alzheimer’s Association and the other volunteers have been amazing. I first learned about the Walk through Live Oak. I was on their team last year and this year I have formed a team at work – Team Synopsys – in hopes of garnering even more donations and exposure for the big event.
The Alzheimer’s Association success is due to the commitment and dedication of thousands of volunteers across the United States who share our commitment to ending the Alzheimer’s crisis. Because of volunteers, we’re able to raise awareness and advocate for policies that will help us to ensure that all who face the disease have the quality care and support they need, and to accelerate research toward treatment and prevention of this deadly disease.
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Profiles / Research / The Longest Day
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 28, 2016 · Last modified May 12, 2016
Oakland resident Doug Bonacum began his Longest Day Trail Challenge hike on March 14, 2016. He’s been hiking north on the Appalachian Trail from Georgia, and is currently in Virginia. His aim is to...
