Retired fire chief advocates for Alzheimer’s preparedness
January 2021: We’re sad to report that Bob died from Alzheimer’s on January 16, 2021. We are so thankful for...
Category: Advocacy
Advocate learns of hidden family connection to Alzheimer’s
When Ria Rabun of Fairfield started volunteering for the Alzheimer’s Association, she didn’t think her family had been affected...
Two parents living with Alzheimer’s and a baby on the way
Vanessa Carter and her husband, Joe Ording are looking forward to the birth of their son in January. They...
Alzheimer’s disease: A growing public health crisis
Portia Stewart was working as a film editor in Los Angeles in 1997 when she got the disturbing news that...
San Jose resident’s journey from long distance caregiver to Alzheimer’s advocate
When a primary caregiver dies, other family members may quickly be pulled into the caregiving role. This is what happened...
Seeing the Vision
Remember those magic eye posters? In the early 90’s we would stare and stare at the maddening pattern, struggling to...
East Bay Congressman Speaks on Palliative Care and Improving Health Care
On August 1st, Congressman DeSaulnier addressed a crowd of more than 100 Contra Costa County constituents. He expressed the need...
Advocate Shares Story of Hospice Care and End of Life
My name is Michele Lauren and I’m an Alzheimer’s advocate in honor of Grace, my mother, who is no longer...
