Tagged: Walk to End Alzheimer’s
In her first year participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, Audrey Sohikian of Fresno has already joined the Walk planning committee for the Walk in Madera. She walks in honor of her paternal grandparents,...
Having personally witnessed how hard it can be to get a diagnosis for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, Hortencia Silva of Mariposa has made it her mission to raise awareness and...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Yuba City participant Sonja Normann lives near the Scotts Flat Lake area, outside of Nevada City. Sonia is currently the top fundraiser for the Walk in Yuba City, having...
In a two-year period, Crystal Tredway of Oakdale lost her parents, an aunt and an uncle to Alzheimer’s disease. As an intern with the Alzheimer’s Association last year, she had an opportunity to work...
Gini Cunningham is the unofficial “go-to” person for dementia resources in Winnemucca, Nevada. Having both a mother and a sister who died with dementia, Gini has made it her passion to help others dealing...
When Kerri Sanford moved to Sacramento, she had no idea that in a few short years her parents would move in with her. Both of Kerri’s parents were diagnosed with dementia, and with no...
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...
In September 2021 we held an online event for millennial and sandwich generation caregivers (those caring for both an older adult and a child). As part of this event, Vanessa Louise Carter of Tiburon...