Ruth and Ed, support group facilitators for the Alzheimer’s Association, unknowingly booked the same tour to the Galapagos Islands. Despite being volunteers at the same organization, they had never met until they ran into...
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...
Most of our caregiver support groups are facilitated by amazing volunteers. We wanted to introduce you to a few of them, as they discuss what they enjoy about facilitating support groups and pass along...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published June 4, 2020 · Last modified June 24, 2021
Gene Girimonte met the love of his life, Art Curtis, over 35 years ago. Together they dealt with the loss of family, civil rights issues and eventually Alzheimer’s. With the support of the Alzheimer’s...
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by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published April 17, 2020 · Last modified December 8, 2021
Our volunteers are passionate, inspired, and are making a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. This is especially true for The Longest Day committee volunteers who are continuing to encourage and support...
Conducting online research about Alzheimer’s disease led attorney Vivian Yuan of San Jose to become a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association. Handling the estate for a family member who refused to create a plan...
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...
