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by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 24, 2023 · Last modified November 29, 2023
Rosa Alonso thought her mother’s forgetfulness was just a sign of normal aging. When her mother was diagnosed in 2014 with dementia, Rosa didn’t know what that meant. It wasn’t until several years later,...
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by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 17, 2023 · Last modified November 14, 2023
Dawn, Steve and Kevan are all caring for someone who was diagnosed with dementia under the age of 65. The three caregivers share their unique perspectives on caregiving and why joining a support group...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 10, 2023 · Last modified November 14, 2023
In honor of National Caregivers Month, Bob Harley shares his experience caring for his wife who had Alzheimer’s disease. He shares the importance of education and the tips and tricks he learned that can...
Caregiving / Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 13, 2023 · Last modified October 16, 2023
Floripez Mitchell is an Alzheimer’s Association® volunteer in Fresno whose mother is living with Alzheimer’s. When her mother was first diagnosed, she had never heard of Alzheimer’s disease and just assumed this is what...
Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 11, 2023 · Last modified September 12, 2023
When Jenny Haas’ father, Gene Anderson, began showing signs of dementia she thought her father was just getting older. After he received a visit from Adult Protective Services (APS), Jenny’s life was turned upside...
Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published March 31, 2023
The day Skip Walker received a phone call from Adult Protective Services threatening to take custody of his mother, was the day he became a long-distance caregiver. Skip, who resides in the Bay Area,...
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...
