Category: News and notes

February 7, 2020

My journey living with Alzheimer’s, finding joy

After a grand mal seizure forced her to retire from her career as a nurse, Laura McDermott was diagnosed with...

February 3, 2020

We are fortunate to have many talented researchers and Alzheimer’s Association grant recipients in our chapter. Recently we spoke with...

January 12, 2020

William Palmer of Reno has a passion for volunteering. The Alzheimer’s Association is just one of 10 organizations to which...

January 3, 2020

Caregiving for a parent with Alzheimer’s can be challenging. It’s even harder when both parents have the disease. Add on...

December 30, 2019

Jasmeen Karan’s mother Bibi was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014, when Jasmeen was 25. After connecting with the Alzheimer’s Association...

December 26, 2019

January is the prime time of the year for fresh starts and new goals. A recent article in ALZ magazine,...

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....

December 16, 2019

Our volunteers come up with some creative ways to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. This was especially...