Caregiving at a younger age: An unexpected detour
In June 2022 we held an online event for younger caregivers. During this event, Rudy Brandt discussed her journey of becoming a caregiver while in her early 20s. She was kind enough to allow...
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Walking to raise awareness in Merced
Having personally witnessed how hard it can be to get a diagnosis for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, Hortencia Silva of Mariposa has made it her mission to raise awareness and...
Nevada County woman walks for Dad
Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Yuba City participant Sonja Normann lives near the Scotts Flat Lake area, outside of Nevada City. Sonia is currently the top fundraiser for the Walk in Yuba City, having...
Oakdale woman leads team “Walking for Irish Sisters”
In a two-year period, Crystal Tredway of Oakdale lost her parents, an aunt and an uncle to Alzheimer’s disease. As an intern with the Alzheimer’s Association last year, she had an opportunity to work...
Reducing travel-related stress for people living with Alzheimer’s disease
Pam and Pat are living with Alzheimer’s disease and also both love to travel. They put together some handy tips to help others living with Alzheimer’s reduce your stress as you get ready to...
Meet our chapter board – Part 2
Our chapter is governed by a volunteer board of directors, responsible for planning, creating and implementing strategies and tactics in service to our mission. While they have a wide range of backgrounds, they share...
History of dementia inspires San Francisco resident to keep his brain healthy
Bill Brees first realized he was at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease when his father, Walt, died of the disease at age 84. In 2021, also at the age of 84, Bill’s brother Bob...
Alzheimer’s Association staff share how they raise funds for The Longest Day
We asked Alzheimer’s Association® staff how they raise money to support one of our signature fundraisers, The Longest Day®. While the Alzheimer’s Association does not require staff to participate in fundraising, many staff members...
