Thoughts from a Volunteer
By John Becker, Ph.D. – Helpline Volunteer “Is this Alzheimer’s disease?” That’s a question I’ve often been asked by frightened...
Category: Caregiving
Alzheimer’s Advocates Share Their Stories
On February 7th, 2017, more than 150 people from California gathered in Sacramento to attend the Alzheimer’s Association State Advocacy...
Running Hundreds of Miles to Raise Alzheimer’s Awareness
Steve Schwalbach lives in Kentucky but he will be running from Tahoe to San Francisco this September to honor his...
Giants Catcher Trevor Brown is Going to Bat for Alzheimer’s Cure
San Francisco Giants catcher Trevor Brown is a home-grown California hero. He grew up in Valencia, began his baseball career...
Alzheimer’s in the Latino Population
There are over 34 million unpaid caregivers in the United States (AARP, 2008). Spouses, children, grandchildren, extended family, neighbors and...
A Caregiver’s Quest to Heal with a Meal
Walnut Creek resident Lisa Rubino has had a challenging journey with Alzheimer’s and the grief that came with losing her...
Music, Art and Alzheimer’s
Music and art can enrich the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Both allow for self-expression and engagement, even after...
Home Safety and Alzheimer’s
People with Alzheimer’s and other dementias can live in their homes as long as safety measures are in place. As...
