by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 31, 2025 · Last modified November 3, 2025
By Alan Freedman Before Alzheimer’s disease, Robyn had been a natural communicator, a leader, and someone who understood people instinctively. Her husband, Alan, is introverted and autistic. In his own words, Alan shares how...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 8, 2025 · Last modified September 19, 2025
When Elaine Cunningham was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2017, her husband Kenn’s life was forever changed. But instead of letting the disease define their future, Kenn chose to fight back—not just for Elaine, but...
Do What you Love / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 16, 2025 · Last modified September 19, 2025
By Roxanne For Roxanne, running the 2025 San Francisco Marathon is more than a personal challenge; it’s a powerful statement in the fight against a disease that has impacted her family deeply. Inspired to...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 28, 2024 · Last modified November 6, 2024
By: Anjali Sadarangani After Mark Treuge was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), his wife, Maria, took a proactive approach to handling his care. In addition to lifestyle interventions and clinical trial involvement,...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 7, 2024 · Last modified January 21, 2025
By Kristine Kenefick, MSN, RN Dr. Sallie Adelle Drane-Bosch was an accomplished woman who was deeply loved and admired by her children and grandchildren. After witnessing his grandmother’s experience living with Alzheimer’s disease, Adam...
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 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...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 20, 2024 · Last modified May 28, 2024
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,...
