Nine-time grand champion honors father every day
When JoAnn Jones’ father Butch was diagnosed with dementia, she knew she had to help care for him. Because of the support and flexibility of her employer, JoAnn was able to spend more time...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 27, 2020 · Last modified December 7, 2020
When JoAnn Jones’ father Butch was diagnosed with dementia, she knew she had to help care for him. Because of the support and flexibility of her employer, JoAnn was able to spend more time...
AAPI / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 16, 2020 · Last modified October 19, 2020
By Malavika Raj Andy lived 6,000 miles away from his father who had dementia. As the primary caregiver, Andy spent 20 years flying back and forth to Taiwan to care for his father. With...
African American / Caregiving / Education / Education Conferences / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published June 11, 2020
When Tuseda Graggs and her sister Stacey Johnson noticed changes in their mother, Willie Mae, they sought medical care. Their mother’s primary care doctor didn’t believe that her memory problems were dementia-related. Refusing to...
Have you ever signed up for an activity but weren’t sure what do next? Maybe you wished someone could answer your questions and offer tips. Alexis Diaz-Infante and Leighton Lerum, our volunteer coaching co-chairs...
News and notes / The Longest Day
by Michelle Johnston · Published December 17, 2018 · Last modified December 3, 2019
The Longest Day®is the day with the most light “” the summer solstice. Between now and June 20, people across the world will participate in a fundraising activity of their choosing. Together, we can...
Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published September 7, 2018 · Last modified October 9, 2018
Spanish translation Sonia learned about Alzheimer’s Association services through the Walk and has stayed involved for eight years. Sonia Calvo, of San Jose, has participated in the Silicon Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s...
Alzheimer's champions / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by esmith · Published June 27, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
It’s almost July and that means it’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s kick-off season. I’ve been travelling around to all our walk communities to attend kick-off events where I get a chance to meet walkers...