Volunteer educator answers four common questions about Alzheimer’s
William Palmer of Reno has a passion for volunteering. The Alzheimer’s Association is just one of 10 organizations to which...
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Long distance caregiver cares for both parents with Alzheimer’s
Caregiving for a parent with Alzheimer’s can be challenging. It’s even harder when both parents have the disease. Add on...
Advocate navigates cultural differences
Jasmeen Karan’s mother Bibi was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014, when Jasmeen was 25. After connecting with the Alzheimer’s Association...
New Year’s resolution: a brain healthy diet
January is the prime time of the year for fresh starts and new goals. A recent article in ALZ magazine,...
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....
Top walkers hit the runway to raise funds
Our volunteers come up with some creative ways to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. This was especially...
Adjusting holiday celebrations
While holiday celebrations are often joyous occasions, they can also be challenging and stressful for families affected by Alzheimer’s or...
Daughter grows closer to dad after diagnosis
A few years after her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Sylvia Sanchez’s mother, who was the primary caregiver, passed away....
