Visual Storytelling Grant Seeks to Raise Alzheimer’s Awareness
Gina Martin was raised in Fremont, CA and has been living in Washington, DC for 20 years. She founded The...
Category: Caregiving
On a Personal Note… Why I Walk by Margo Reis
Margo will be walking in the Modesto Walk to End Alzheimer’s on September 10th. She joins thousands of people, all...
The Heavy Toll of Alzheimer’s on Families’ Financial Well-Being
The 2016 Alzheimer’s Association Facts & Figures report revealed that very few people are prepared for the cost of caring...
Why I Walk: Rachel’s Story
Rachel Castro Jenkins is the Mission Chair for the Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This year she will oversee and...
A Young Woman Takes the Field to Tackle Alzheimer’s
Vanessa Souza has been caring for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia for over ten years. This year she’s taking her...
Watch: Why Diagnosis Matters
More than half of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease have never been told of their diagnosis. 335,000 Californians with dementia lack...
Watch: Tips on Reducing Anxiety and Agitation
Alzheimer’s disease is best known as a memory disorder. However, behavioral and psychiatric symptoms may also occur. Many, but not...
Proactive Coping Strategies for Caregivers
Alzheimer’s caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved...
