Pauline’s passion: teaching others about Alzheimer’s
Written by Sheri Katz Pauline Martinez followed in her mother’s footsteps when she chose to study gerontology. Inspired by a grandfather’s determination...
Category: Education
Training professionals, improving care in our region
What do dental hygienists, first responders, conservators, hospital staff and prison employees have in common? They are all likely to...
Seeing the Vision
Remember those magic eye posters? In the early 90’s we would stare and stare at the maddening pattern, struggling to...
East Bay Congressman Speaks on Palliative Care and Improving Health Care
On August 1st, Congressman DeSaulnier addressed a crowd of more than 100 Contra Costa County constituents. He expressed the need...
“Seniors Undaunted: Joyful Discomfort” by Sheila Signer
Sheila Signer devoted her working life to the development of infants and toddlers. She also has a passion for singing/songwriting,...
Riding for Alzheimer’s Awareness
Gail Coats shares how her husband got inspired to ride his bike 40-50 miles a day for Alzheimer’s awareness. My husband,...
“Seniors Undaunted—Airport Adventures”
Sheila Signer has spent her life as a writer, singer/songwriter, world traveler and photographer. She now has Benson’s syndrome, a...
New PBS Documentary Highlights Alzheimer’s Threat
A powerful new documentary by PBS, titled ‘Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts’, addresses the national threat posed by Alzheimer’s disease. The...
