Advocacy / African American / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published February 20, 2024 · Last modified February 27, 2024
When April Bolin’s mother, Margie, needed to be taken to the hospital at 2 a.m. because of hallucinations due in part to Alzheimer’s, she never thought she’d need to be dressed up to be...
Bud of Oakland was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in his early 50s and, as a scientist, was eager to participate in a clinical trial. As luck would have it, Bud was able to join...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published May 13, 2021 · Last modified May 17, 2021
Vy Pham’s grandfather, Ve Nguyen, died in 2016 from Alzheimer’s disease. To feel less helpless in the wake of his death, Vy volunteered as an Alzheimer’s Association® advocate. Five years later, she has created...
Advocacy / Caregiving / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published January 3, 2020 · Last modified January 12, 2020
Caregiving for a parent with Alzheimer’s can be challenging. It’s even harder when both parents have the disease. Add on the extra stress of being an only child to parents living over 350 miles...
Advocacy / Caregiving / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published December 30, 2019 · Last modified January 3, 2020
Jasmeen Karan’s mother Bibi was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014, when Jasmeen was 25. After connecting with the Alzheimer’s Association for support, Jasmeen went on to become the legislative ambassador for Congresswoman Jackie Speier....
by Michelle Johnston · Published February 25, 2019 · Last modified March 5, 2019
If you are traveling with Elizabeth Santos of Ukiah, odds are high that she will ask you to take a picture of her holding her purple #ENDALZ sign. This Alzheimer’s Association volunteer carries her...
by Michelle Johnston · Published January 25, 2019 · Last modified January 21, 2021
January 2021: We’re sad to report that Bob died from Alzheimer’s on January 16, 2021. We are so thankful for the courage that Bob showed in sharing his experiences and speaking with legislators about...
At age 17, Zack Smith started volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association, in honor of his grandmother. His volunteer work inspired his choice of college major and has led him to a job with...
