by Michelle Johnston · Published April 12, 2019 · Last modified April 15, 2019
Would you travel across the country to talk to your representatives? That’s exactly what 60 advocates from Northern California and Northern Nevada did last week, when they participated in the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM)...
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by Michelle Johnston · Published April 12, 2019 · Last modified April 17, 2019
Written by Kacie Thomas Helen Borley of Modesto loved sewing. She used to let her children pick out the patterns and fabric for the clothes she made. Her daughter, Julie Nelson, is honoring Helen’s...
Written by Sheri Katz Pauline Martinez followed in her mother’s footsteps when she chose to study gerontology. Inspired by a grandfather’s determination to educate others despite his own great health challenges, Pauline leads the chapter’s training...
by Michelle Johnston · Published March 13, 2019 · Last modified February 15, 2022
While the majority of caregivers are women, there are many men caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Leon Walters and Jay L. of Solano County are two of the millions...
Have you ever signed up for an activity but weren’t sure what do next? Maybe you wished someone could answer your questions and offer tips. Alexis Diaz-Infante and Leighton Lerum, our volunteer coaching co-chairs...
by Michelle Johnston · Published February 25, 2019 · Last modified March 5, 2019
If you are traveling with Elizabeth Santos of Ukiah, odds are high that she will ask you to take a picture of her holding her purple #ENDALZ sign. This Alzheimer’s Association volunteer carries her...
Written by Sheri Katz If you come to our San Jose office, the first person you are likely to see is Jackie Young, our front desk receptionist/office manager. But regular visitors often head straight past Jackie...
As the Pastor of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Oakland, Reverend Kwasi Thornell is used to supporting church members who are impacted by a variety of health conditions. A few years ago, two members...
