Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published August 5, 2022
Sandra Fuentes-Onoo lost her mother, Maria, to younger-onset Alzheimer’s in June. She and her family are participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Napa Valley in honor of her mother. Sandra recently talked...
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,...
In June 2022 we held an online event for younger caregivers. During this event, Rudy Brandt discussed her journey of becoming a caregiver while in her early 20s. She was kind enough to allow...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published July 21, 2022 · Last modified July 22, 2022
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...
Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published July 14, 2022 · Last modified July 15, 2022
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...
Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published July 11, 2022
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...
Pam and Pat are living with Alzheimer’s disease and also both love to travel. They put together some handy tips to help others living with Alzheimer’s reduce your stress as you get ready to...
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...
Bill Brees first realized he was at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease when his father, Walt, died of the disease at age 84. In 2021, also at the age of 84, Bill’s brother Bob...
Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / News and notes / The Longest Day
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published June 10, 2022 · Last modified June 14, 2022
We asked Alzheimer’s Association® staff how they raise money to support one of our signature fundraisers, The Longest Day®. While the Alzheimer’s Association does not require staff to participate in fundraising, many staff members...
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...
