Chico super volunteer does it all
What started off as a one-time volunteer opportunity, helping at an Alzheimer’s Association education conference, has become a passion project...
Tagged: advocacy
Advocates turn DC purple to #ENDALZ
Would you travel across the country to talk to your representatives? That’s exactly what 60 advocates from Northern California and...
Demonstrating her passion for advocacy worldwide
If you are traveling with Elizabeth Santos of Ukiah, odds are high that she will ask you to take a...
Retired fire chief advocates for Alzheimer’s preparedness
With almost 50 years of fire service experience, Bob Durfee understands the importance of planning and preparedness. After retiring as...
Inspired by grandmother to work on Alzheimer’s policy
At age 17, Zack Smith started volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association, in honor of his grandmother. His volunteer work...
Advocate learns of hidden family connection to Alzheimer’s
When Ria Rabun of Fairfield started volunteering for the Alzheimer’s Association, she didn’t think her family had been affected...
Not just Alzheimer’s: Caregiver finds support for frontotemporal dementia
Diana Hayden of Aptos is on a mission to help families learn about Alzheimer’s Association support services for those...
Two parents living with Alzheimer’s and a baby on the way
Vanessa Carter and her husband, Joe Ording are looking forward to the birth of their son in January. They...
