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by Michelle Johnston · Published September 7, 2018 · Last modified October 9, 2018
Spanish translation Sonia learned about Alzheimer’s Association services through the Walk and has stayed involved for eight years. Sonia Calvo, of San Jose, has participated in the Silicon Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s...
by Michelle Johnston · Published August 12, 2018 · Last modified August 27, 2018
Physicians and first responders helped these siblings determine when it was time to change their mother’s care situation. One of the most difficult decisions a family makes is whether they need to change their...
by Michelle Johnston · Published August 3, 2018 · Last modified November 1, 2019
Two caregivers share their stories of fire evacuation and the impact it has had on their wives, who are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Jon Frieseke’s neighbor knocked on his door just after midnight on...
by Michelle Johnston · Published July 8, 2018 · Last modified July 10, 2018
Alison Hunter and her sister, Emily, had to grow up fast when their mother developed Alzheimer’s. A call from a concerned sister In 2011, Alison was just about to graduate from college in...
Many have joined our staff to make an impact on a disease that has affected a family member. Laura Brooks has worked for the Alzheimer’s Association in our chapter’s development department since 2013....
by Michelle Johnston · Published May 4, 2018 · Last modified May 2, 2019
You can adjust your Mother’s Day traditions and find ways to celebrate. Cathy Maupin of Reno, Nevada, cares for her mother, Drusilla (known by her family as Dru). Dru has been living with Alzheimer’s...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by hdoneux · Published April 27, 2018 · Last modified January 9, 2019
How do you have that first conversation about your concerns? “I am concerned about memory lapses and confusion I’m seeing in my mother. How do I get her to agree to go to...
Busy caregivers can use smartphone apps or websites to find activities for their loved ones. We know that it can be hard to come up with new activities for your loved one with...
