New Year’s resolution: a brain healthy diet
January is the prime time of the year for fresh starts and new goals. A 2019 article in ALZ magazine, the Alzheimer’s Association magazine about the fight to end Alzheimer’s, talks about the three...
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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. Not knowing how to act or what to say, they find it easier to...
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 true recently when 11 of our top fundraisers for the East Bay Walk to...
Adjusting holiday celebrations
While holiday celebrations are often joyous occasions, they can also be challenging and stressful for families affected by Alzheimer’s or a related disorder. While family traditions still matter, making some adjustments may help everyone...
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. Sylvia and her siblings had to move their father into a care facility. Despite...
Spearheading outreach to local Asian community
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...
Alzheimer’s Task Force takes on prevention and preparedness
When California’s 31-member Alzheimer’s Prevention and Preparedness Task Force gathered last week in Sacramento for its first meeting, the voices of the Alzheimer’s Association – Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter were well represented....
Caring for mom as a family
Florence Marquez dedicated her life to helping others. When she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease her family stepped up to help. Her daughters, Barbara and Becky Marquez share their story about caring for their...
