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News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's

September 9, 2024

Honoring her late husband: Eureka woman finds meaning as a Walk volunteer

By Kristine Kenefick, MSN, RN Ronna Johnson and her husband, Greg, were married for 50 years. When Greg was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Ronna retired to be with him full-time. After he died, she...

Brent, Frank and his mom who is living with dementia

LGBT / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's

August 27, 2024

San Francisco man helps mother navigate new life with dementia

Frank, a San Francisco resident, is a caregiver for his mother who lives on the other side of the world in Berlin, Germany. Through the help of technology and a very supportive local community...

News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's

August 20, 2024

Oakdale family honors grandfather with $30K donation towards Walk to End Alzheimer’s

To honor his grandfather, Austin Steves, a third-generation car dealer, convinced his dad to hold a raffle. The raffle was for a custom 2024 Chevrolet and the proceeds would go toward the Alzheimer’s Association...

Eva and David who is living with younger-onset Alzheimer's

Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's

July 15, 2024

Younger-onset diagnosis leads wife to find support through an unexpected group

David was in his early 50s when he started showing signs of dementia. Initially dismissed by his doctor because of his age, David and his wife Eva had to push to get an official...

Greg and Patti Long with their family at the Napa Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's

News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's

July 8, 2024

Napa Valley resident honors sister who had dementia and Down syndrome

When Greg’s sister Sheri was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he and his wife Patti, didn’t have any experience with the disease. They were both surprised to learn how common it was in people who...

Jane and her wife Julie who is living with MCI dementia

LGBT / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's

June 24, 2024

Diagnosed with MCI: How one LGBTQ+ couple found acceptance and support through community

By Anjali Sadarangani After Julie was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), she and her wife, Jane, made an effort to make the best of the situation. Unsure of what to do other than...

Markie, a volunteer for the Alzheimer's Association and her family

Advocacy / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's

June 17, 2024

From fundraising to advocacy: Finding a new passion in volunteering

Markie Hardesty is a longtime volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association®. After spending nearly 15 years volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® she found she was in need of a change. Now,...

Ed Salinger who has dementia and two sons

News and notes / The Longest Day

June 10, 2024

Finding purpose: A family’s story of a son caring for his dad with dementia

When Dan Saligner’s dad, Ed, started showing signs of cognitive impairment, Dan and his siblings stepped up to take care of him. It was at around this same time, that Dan suffered a heart...

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