Recent high school grad shares what it’s like on Chico Walk committee
At the age of six, Mikade Burns started unofficially volunteering for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Twelve years later,...
Author: Jennifer Tinkelenberg
Fresno Walker helps caregivers improve time spent with loved ones
Quincy Ariz’s grandmother Ruby had Alzheimer’s disease. Taking what he learned as a professional in the senior care industry, Quincy...
Modesto Walker honors mother by helping others
Having helped care for her grandmother who had dementia, Sylvia Orozco was familiar with the warning signs. Despite this knowledge,...
Yuba City walker spends 20 years raising funds to #ENDALZ
Miscommunication about a job opening led Carol Pickard to a career in the senior care industry. Seeing the impact of...
Napa Valley wealth manager shares her personal story with clients
Pina Carino’s mother had Alzheimer’s disease. Because of her experience as a wealth planner at Merrill Lynch -Napa, Pina knew...
UC Berkeley graduate forms club to honor grandfather
Vy Pham’s grandfather, Ve Nguyen, died in 2016 from Alzheimer’s disease. To feel less helpless in the wake of his...
Alzheimer’s advocate writes poem for Ma
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re sharing a poem written by one of our Alzheimer’s Association advocates, Jasmeen Karan. Jasmeen...
North Bay man makes memories with mom
Steve could tell something was wrong with his mom, Jeanne. When her financial advisor called Steve to tell him Jeanne...
