By Kerry Larkey, MSN, RN In celebration of Family Caregivers Month, the Alzheimer’s Association® recognizes and honors the essential contributions of caregivers across the nation, including Wendie and Hank Wu. After caring for not...
Caregiving / Education / Education Classes and Support Groups / Latino-Hispano / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 24, 2023 · Last modified November 29, 2023
Rosa Alonso thought her mother’s forgetfulness was just a sign of normal aging. When her mother was diagnosed in 2014 with dementia, Rosa didn’t know what that meant. It wasn’t until several years later,...
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by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 17, 2023 · Last modified November 14, 2023
Dawn, Steve and Kevan are all caring for someone who was diagnosed with dementia under the age of 65. The three caregivers share their unique perspectives on caregiving and why joining a support group...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 18, 2022 · Last modified November 6, 2023
Ralph Vigil, whose mother has Alzheimer’s disease, knows how important it is to have support when caring for a loved one living with the disease. As a board member of the Fresno American Indian...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 10, 2023 · Last modified November 14, 2023
In honor of National Caregivers Month, Bob Harley shares his experience caring for his wife who had Alzheimer’s disease. He shares the importance of education and the tips and tricks he learned that can...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 30, 2023 · Last modified November 14, 2023
Todd Farber has a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, having sadly lost three family members to dementia: his grandmother, his aunt and his father. Years after his father’s death, Todd found his way on...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 23, 2023 · Last modified November 14, 2023
by Pat Butler Today’s guest writer shares the story of her mother who was living with Alzheimer’s disease. Because it was the 1980s information on the disease was limited. Pat and her family did...
Ken Wright met his wife, Sue, shortly after the Vietnam War while serving in the Air Force. After Sue was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, Ken retired early to become her full-time caregiver until...
Caregiving / Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 13, 2023 · Last modified October 16, 2023
Floripez Mitchell is an Alzheimer’s Association® volunteer in Fresno whose mother is living with Alzheimer’s. When her mother was first diagnosed, she had never heard of Alzheimer’s disease and just assumed this is what...
Jeanne O’Neale is one of the top fundraisers on one of the top teams for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in Humboldt County. She shares how she has been so successful and...
Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 25, 2023
Research shows that those who have a parent or sibling with Alzheimer’s are more likely to develop the disease. This is especially true for Jane Lopez who has seven family members who have had...
Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 15, 2023 · Last modified September 14, 2023
Lillian Sanchez has seen the impact of dementia both personally and professionally. When her company, Dignity Health, started participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® it gave Lillian the opportunity to help...
