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Caregiving / Education / Education Classes and Support Groups / Latino-Hispano / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 24, 2023 · Last modified November 29, 2023
Rosa Alonso thought her mother’s forgetfulness was just a sign of normal aging. When her mother was diagnosed in 2014 with dementia, Rosa didn’t know what that meant. It wasn’t until several years later,...
Caregiving / Education Classes and Support Groups / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 17, 2023 · Last modified November 14, 2023
Dawn, Steve and Kevan are all caring for someone who was diagnosed with dementia under the age of 65. The three caregivers share their unique perspectives on caregiving and why joining a support group...
Advocacy / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published May 1, 2023 · Last modified May 11, 2023
Since 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two new treatments for Alzheimer’s and dementia, Aducanumab (Aduhelm™) and Lecanemab (Leqembi™), that slows progression. While these treatments work differently, they both target...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / News and notes / The Longest Day
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published March 28, 2022
While forced to retire early because of his primary progressive aphasia diagnosis, James hasn’t had to give up running, one of his favorite activities. In his hopes of helping researchers find a cure, James...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 7, 2021
This document was created by Angela, Cece, James, Leslie, Pam and Paul. We are all living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. We strive to raise awareness in a way that benefits professionals as...
Recently the Yolo County search and rescue team added a dementia safety course as a required part of their training for first responders. Armando Jaramillo (AJ) is the president of the Yolo County search...
It has been challenging for many of us to stay upbeat during these difficult times. Danville resident Pam Montana, who is living with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease, shared what the experience has been like for...
Education / News and notes / Research
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published June 22, 2020 · Last modified June 29, 2020
Part two of our sleep series. Part one was released last week and is about things that will inhibit sleep, It can be found here. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and one...
