Staying friends after Alzheimer’s
When people become diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementias it’s common for some family, friends or neighbors to pull away. Not knowing how to act or what to say, they find it easier to...
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by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published December 20, 2019
When people become diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementias it’s common for some family, friends or neighbors to pull away. Not knowing how to act or what to say, they find it easier to...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published December 16, 2019 · Last modified December 20, 2019
Our volunteers come up with some creative ways to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. This was especially true recently when 11 of our top fundraisers for the East Bay Walk to...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Have you ever stopped to wonder what makes this event possible? Or even what...
Justin Mendoza works for KGO-TV, the ABC station in the Bay Area. He used his love of soap operas and a personal connection to find a fun way to inspire his coworkers to raise...
Katelynn Anderson of Santa Rosa has been going to Walk to End Alzheimer’s every year since she was born. She walks in honor of her two great grandmothers who both died with Alzheimer’s. Now...
Gwen Franklin of Hercules was very close to her grandmother, Wyolene. When Wyolene developed dementia, Gwen cared for her. For the second year, Gwen has invited her family, friends and other church members to...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 7, 2019 · Last modified October 17, 2019
The Alzheimer’s Association® is fortunate to have support from many companies across the country. The largest is our strategic alliance with Edward Jones, a fortune 500 financial-services firm. For the third time in a...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 7, 2019 · Last modified October 8, 2019
Since they both loved the San Francisco Giants, Carole knew that a baseball-themed fundraiser would be a good way to honor the memory of her husband, Ray. It also turned out to be a...