Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Education / Education Classes and Support Groups / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published March 30, 2020 · Last modified April 8, 2020
The Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is here for you. Our physical doors may be closed but our staff is working remotely and continuing to serve our community, from...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Love Stories / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published February 7, 2020 · Last modified February 10, 2020
After a grand mal seizure forced her to retire from her career as a nurse, Laura McDermott was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She shares her frustrations and challenges, but also what brings her joy and...
Education / Education Classes and Support Groups / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published January 12, 2020
William Palmer of Reno has a passion for volunteering. The Alzheimer’s Association is just one of 10 organizations to which he dedicates his spare time. William volunteers for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, The Longest...
Conducting online research about Alzheimer’s disease led attorney Vivian Yuan of San Jose to become a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association. Handling the estate for a family member who refused to create a plan...
by Michelle Johnston · Published April 19, 2019 · Last modified April 25, 2019
Over 400 people attended our Alzheimer’s Chinese Forum earlier this month. This conference, presented in Mandarin, was held at Intel Auditorium in Santa Clara. One of our featured presenters came all the way from...
Written by Sheri Katz Pauline Martinez followed in her mother’s footsteps when she chose to study gerontology. Inspired by a grandfather’s determination to educate others despite his own great health challenges, Pauline leads the chapter’s training...
What do dental hygienists, first responders, conservators, hospital staff and prison employees have in common? They are all likely to interact with individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. At the Alzheimer’s Association, we...
Advocacy / Education / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 5, 2017 · Last modified October 25, 2017
Remember those magic eye posters? In the early 90’s we would stare and stare at the maddening pattern, struggling to see the 3D image contained within. Then suddenly, like magic, we would see it....
