News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published August 10, 2020 · Last modified August 11, 2020
For the past two years companies across the Bay Area competed to raise the most funds for the Alzheimer’s Association, as part of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Corporate Challenge. These companies create their...
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...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 10, 2020 · Last modified July 13, 2020
Raising more than $5,000 during a global pandemic is no small feat. But Nancy Chontos of Reno has done just that. She shares the secrets to her success as she honors her mother who...
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published June 4, 2020 · Last modified June 24, 2021
Gene Girimonte met the love of his life, Art Curtis, over 35 years ago. Together they dealt with the loss of family, civil rights issues and eventually Alzheimer’s. With the support of the Alzheimer’s...
Caregiving / Holidays / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published April 27, 2020 · Last modified May 5, 2020
In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked caregivers, including some of our staff, to tell us a fond memory they have of their mom. They shared funny stories, favorite sayings, touching tributes and loving...
Mia, a ninth grader who lives in Butte County, lost her grandfather, Walter, to Alzheimer’s last summer. When her mother shared the news with her, Mia felt like a bomb exploded in her life....
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published April 13, 2020
An Essay by Mia from Butte County We gathered in the living room. The August weather still insisted on being warm. It was bearable, unlike the excruciating summers, but it wasn’t the most ideal....
Data appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the need to triple the number of geriatricians available to care for those 65 and older who are projected to...
