News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 8, 2021 · Last modified October 12, 2021
Brenda and Cesar Mendes’ company, CAM Construction, is a silver sponsor for the Solano County Walk to End Alzheimer’s. They became a sponsor to honor Cesar’s mother, Maria, who had Alzheimer’s disease. Having initially...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 4, 2021 · Last modified October 8, 2021
Karen DeHart has been a working Actor in the Local Bay Area theater scene for many years. Her mother, Loretta Welch, was a fixture in that community as well. Loretta was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 1, 2021 · Last modified November 10, 2021
Michi Wright’s husband Tyrone Sr. is well-loved and respected in his community. His work with children and teens made him a valuable resource for parents to turn to when they needed help. Now living...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 28, 2021 · Last modified September 29, 2021
Marc Marchini participates in the Merced Walk to End Alzheimer’s to honor his grandfather, Ron Tesone, who is currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Marc shares how his grandfather’s diagnosis inspired Marc to make his...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 20, 2021 · Last modified September 22, 2021
At the age of six, Mikade Burns started unofficially volunteering for the Chico Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Twelve years later, Mikade is a member of the Walk Planning Committee. He shares what it’s like...
Andy Drymalski is a licensed psychologist in Reno, Nevada. He has worked with persons living with dementia and their caregivers for over 20 years. Recently, Andy shared this article he wrote about dementia and...
Early stage Alzheimer's voices / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 7, 2021
This document was created by Angela, Cece, James, Leslie, Pam and Paul. We are all living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. We strive to raise awareness in a way that benefits professionals as...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 30, 2021 · Last modified August 31, 2021
By Robin Fong Joanne Conzelmann is a member of the Humboldt County Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee. Conzelmann and a few other volunteers helped plant a Promise Garden using real flowers. The Promise...
