Advocacy / African American / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published March 19, 2024 · Last modified April 4, 2024
Data appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the need for trained professionals to help dementia caregivers navigate the healthcare system after their loved one receives a dementia...
Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published January 22, 2024 · Last modified February 5, 2024
As people pursue their New Year’s resolutions, the Alzheimer’s Association® is encouraging everyone to commit to brain health in 2024. Research shows that healthy behaviors may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and help...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published June 5, 2023 · Last modified June 16, 2023
While it’s important for everyone to plan for the future, legal plans are especially vital for a person diagnosed with dementia. The sooner these plans are put in place, the more likely it is...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 18, 2022 · Last modified December 11, 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...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 4, 2021 · Last modified October 8, 2021
Karen DeHart has been a working Actor in the Local Bay Area theater scene for many years. Her mother, Loretta Welch, was a fixture in that community as well. Loretta was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s...
November is Native American Heritage month. As the number of older Native Americans grows, so does the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease. Native Americans encounter difficulties getting a diagnosis, receiving care and educating their communities....
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published August 10, 2020 · Last modified August 11, 2020
Karen Funk’s mother, who had Alzheimer’s, had been showing signs of the disease long before they received a diagnosis. The family assumed her mother’s symptoms were just a normal part of aging. After her...
Education / News and notes / Research
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published June 17, 2020 · Last modified June 29, 2020
Part one of our sleep series. Part two, which is about the two key changes you can make for better sleep, can be found here. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and one...
