Sacramento daughter walks to honor her mom’s legacy
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....
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Honoring her late husband: Eureka woman finds meaning as a Walk volunteer
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...
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San Francisco man helps mother navigate new life with dementia
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...
Oakdale family honors grandfather with $30K donation towards Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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...
Younger-onset diagnosis leads wife to find support through an unexpected group
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...
Napa Valley resident honors sister who had dementia and Down syndrome
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...
Diagnosed with MCI: How one LGBTQ+ couple found acceptance and support through community
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...
From fundraising to advocacy: Finding a new passion in volunteering
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,...
Finding purpose: A family’s story of a son caring for his dad with dementia
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...
Cambodian woman finds purpose in caring for great grandmother with dementia
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...
Empowering diversity: Bridging gaps in dementia care and cultivating collaboration
By Kerry Larkey, MSN, RN Each May, the Alzheimer’s Association® joins the community in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Through strong partnerships with local organizations like the ACC Senior Services,...
