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by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 8, 2019 · Last modified November 15, 2019
Tracy Barbieri’s husband Steven was diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) eight years ago. She shares how the Alzheimer’s Association’s Helpline made her feel special and how she’s learning to take better care of...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 30, 2019 · Last modified October 31, 2019
In honor of her grandfather, Elizabeth W. of Piedmont chose to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s as her Girl Scout project. She has conducted community outreach, made a video on brain health tips, and shared her...
by Michelle Johnston · Published October 24, 2019 · Last modified October 20, 2020
Paula Gann has advocated for her daughter, ever since Kyle was born with Down syndrome. Now that Kyle has developed Alzheimer’s disease, Paula has come out of retirement to ensure that other families have...
by Michelle Johnston · Published October 18, 2019 · Last modified October 20, 2020
Marianne Iversen is a social worker with a passion for people with intellectual disabilities. In the past few years, she has worked with more families whose loved ones with Down syndrome are now facing...
by Michelle Johnston · Published June 7, 2019 · Last modified June 11, 2019
Researchers are learning more about the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) adults who are living with Alzheimer’s or are caregivers. One of the leading researchers in this field...
by Michelle Johnston · Published March 13, 2019 · Last modified February 15, 2022
While the majority of caregivers are women, there are many men caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Leon Walters and Jay L. of Solano County are two of the millions...
Atlas. Camp. Carr. Ferguson. Nuns. Mendocino Complex. Redwood Valley Complex. Tubbs. These are some of the large fires that have devastated our region in the past 18 months. Daily life for those with...
by Michelle Johnston · Published December 3, 2018 · Last modified December 7, 2018
Diana Hayden of Aptos is on a mission to help families learn about Alzheimer’s Association support services for those facing dementias other than Alzheimer’s. A friend told Diana about the Alzheimer’s Association after...
