Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 20, 2024 · Last modified October 8, 2024
Sonia and Dennise discovered the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in 2011 shortly before their mother/grandmother, Chala, died with Alzheimer’s. From there this dynamic aunt/niece duo have become volunteers for the Walk Committee....
LGBT / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 16, 2024 · Last modified October 8, 2024
With a family history of dementia, it was no surprise when Joyce started showing signs of dementia. Her daughter Melissa took over care for her mom and asked her to move in with her....
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 9, 2024 · Last modified October 8, 2024
By Kristine Kenefick, MSN, RN Ronna Johnson and her husband, Greg, were married for 50 years. When Greg was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Ronna retired to be with him full-time. After he died, she...
LGBT / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published August 27, 2024 · Last modified October 8, 2024
Frank, a San Francisco resident, is a caregiver for his mother who lives on the other side of the world in Berlin, Germany. Through the help of technology and a very supportive local community...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published August 20, 2024 · Last modified October 8, 2024
To honor his grandfather, Austin Steves, a third-generation car dealer, convinced his dad to hold a raffle. The raffle was for a custom 2024 Chevrolet and the proceeds would go toward the Alzheimer’s Association...
Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 15, 2024 · Last modified July 16, 2024
David was in his early 50s when he started showing signs of dementia. Initially dismissed by his doctor because of his age, David and his wife Eva had to push to get an official...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 8, 2024 · Last modified July 16, 2024
When Greg’s sister Sheri was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he and his wife Patti, didn’t have any experience with the disease. They were both surprised to learn how common it was in people who...
LGBT / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 24, 2024 · Last modified July 16, 2024
By Anjali Sadarangani After Julie was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), she and her wife, Jane, made an effort to make the best of the situation. Unsure of what to do other than...
Advocacy / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published June 17, 2024 · Last modified July 16, 2024
Markie Hardesty is a longtime volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association®. After spending nearly 15 years volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® she found she was in need of a change. Now,...
News and notes / The Longest Day
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published June 10, 2024 · Last modified July 16, 2024
When Dan Saligner’s dad, Ed, started showing signs of cognitive impairment, Dan and his siblings stepped up to take care of him. It was at around this same time, that Dan suffered a heart...
At the young age of 13, Paula Pov was spending her time at home caring for her Cambodian great grandmother who had dementia. Through this experience, she found her calling. More than 20 years...
