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...
Category: Caregiving
A tribute to our moms
In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked caregivers, including some of our staff, to tell us a fond memory they...
Get the support you need from the comfort of your home
While the world is sheltering in place, the Alzheimer’s Association continues to offer programs and services delivered to your home,...
Father’s younger-onset diagnosis inspires daughter to revisit her priorities
Bruce Pasternack, who is well known globally for his work as a managing partner in a prominent consulting firm, Bay...
We are still here for you: A message from our Chief Program Officer
The Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is here for you. Our physical doors may be...
Merced caregiver finds joy in little moments
Aimee Mattson and her wife Val Geurin have been caregivers for Val’s mother, Bonnie for over eight years. Aimee and...
My journey living with Alzheimer’s, finding joy
After a grand mal seizure forced her to retire from her career as a nurse, Laura McDermott was diagnosed with...
Long distance caregiver cares for both parents with Alzheimer’s
Caregiving for a parent with Alzheimer’s can be challenging. It’s even harder when both parents have the disease. Add on...
