Research: Using genetic predictors to find Alzheimer’s risk
Dr. Kacie Deters, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Stanford University, was a recipient of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Fellowship for Diversity in...
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Vacaville walker reflects on the importance of community
When her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Lavona Hamilton was lucky to have the support of her family, friends...
Fresno resident brings Alzheimer’s information to underserved
Dean Woods returned to her home city of Fresno shortly after her mother passed away with Alzheimer’s. Seeing a need...
Helpline experience leads North Bay man to volunteering
After benefiting from Alzheimer’s Association services, Marc Loupe was inspired to volunteer. Now as member of two different Walk to...
Difficult diagnosis leads Bay Area sisters to find the Alzheimer’s Association
When Tuseda Graggs and her sister Stacey Johnson noticed changes in their mother, Willie Mae, they sought medical care. Their...
Filmmaker rewrites his own ending while educating others
Darren Colston of Oakland made a short film about his grandfather who died with dementia in 2013. Dissatisfied with the...
Vallejo woman educates her community with entertainment
Vallejo woman educates her community with entertainmentWhen Teri Carlyle’s grandma, Rachel Daniels, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Teri jumped into action...
Watch: Recent Developments in Alzheimer’s Disease by Yaisa Andrews – Zwilling, Ph.D.
In this video, Yaisa Andrews-Zwilling, M.Sc. Ph.D. speaks about recent developments in Alzheimer’s disease research, drugs and prevention.
