AAPI / Caregiving / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 24, 2023 · Last modified March 21, 2023
By Kerry Larkey, MSN, RN Data released earlier this month from the Alzheimer’s Association® 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the impact on depression and mental health in dementia caregivers. In 2017,...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 20, 2023
By Kerry Larkey, MSN, RN Caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s disease have one of the most rewarding—and toughest—jobs out there. According to the Alzheimer’s Association® 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report, there...
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...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 7, 2021
This document was created by Angela, Cece, James, Leslie, Pam and Paul. We are all living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. We strive to raise awareness in a way that benefits professionals as...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 30, 2021 · Last modified August 31, 2021
By Robin Fong Joanne Conzelmann is a member of the Humboldt County Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee. Conzelmann and a few other volunteers helped plant a Promise Garden using real flowers. The Promise...
News and notes / The Longest Day
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 14, 2021 · Last modified June 16, 2021
Written by Sharon Rohwer When the pandemic hit, Jason Scalese canceled his gym membership and took to hiking the hills near his Bay Area home. As a dad, Jason likes to hike with his...
By Maria Martinez Marin county resident, Maria Martinez, knew in 1997 that something was wrong with her mother. However, because of stigma in the Latino community and language barriers, Maria’s mother went undiagnosed for...
News and notes / The Longest Day
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 15, 2021 · Last modified March 29, 2021
By Deb Peel From January 1 – December 31, 2020, Sharon Tyler walked every day through rain, heat, and even while wearing snowshoes to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association®. She walks for her...
