When Paula Robichaud’s sister was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 56, Paula was surprised that someone could get Alzheimer’s so young. However, it was because of her sister’s diagnosis that Paula...
African American / News and notes / Women and Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 27, 2020 · Last modified July 29, 2020
After benefiting from Alzheimer’s Association services, Marc Loupe was inspired to volunteer. Now as member of two different Walk to End Alzheimer’s committees and the chapter Board of Directors, Marc educates others on the...
Personal and professional experiences with Alzheimer’s led Margo Reis of Modesto to ask her employer to sponsor the Modesto Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Through reaching out and sharing her story, Margo has helped others...
Tenny Tsai is a long-time donor, fundraiser and supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Her hard work and dedication to the cause have helped to create the Asian Community Fund and increase outreach and support...
Walk to End Alzheimer's / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 18, 2017 · Last modified September 25, 2017
“My Father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the 1980’s at age 64. Very few people talked about Alzheimer’s disease back then. It was devastating for our family, especially my mom who was his...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / Walk to End Alzheimer's / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 8, 2017 · Last modified September 25, 2017
“To see someone you love go through Alzheimer’s is heartbreaking. To see first hand how frightened they are is terrible. I don’t want to go through it or have my kids go through it....
African American / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / Education Conferences / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 21, 2016 · Last modified September 24, 2018
The 8th Annual African American Wellness Forum took place on April 16th in Berkeley, CA. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, and interact with other caregivers in similar caregiving situations. Caregivers also learned how to respond when Alzheimer’s causes unpredictable behaviors, how to reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer’s, and various ways to stay strong during stressful caregiving experiences.
Alzheimer's champions / News and notes / Profiles / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 21, 2015
Today is The Longest Day of the year and teams are doing activities from sunrise to sunset across the country and the world to fight Alzheimer’s. Staff members of the Alzheimer’s Association in Northern...
