Tips for caregivers who resist help
By Stefanie Bonigut We often receive calls on our 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) from people who are gathering information on our programs to share with a relative or friend who is an unpaid caregiver for...
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Genentech employee encourages coworkers to participate in Walk
Milet Koo, the Sr. Media Delivery Lead at Genentech, is not only Genentech’s Team Captain but also the co-chair of both the 2020 and 2021 San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Milet and her...
How to Support Your Caregiver: Advice from people living with early stage Alzheimer’s or other dementia
Having Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia is hard. Being a caregiver can be even more difficult. We hope this blog will help inspire others to do what they can to make the caregiver’s...
Monterey man shares that caregiving is his God-given vocation
In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, we are highlighting Steve, whose wife Cathy is living with Alzheimer’s. Steve and Cathy had the honor of sharing their story during this year’s Promise Garden ceremony...
Support group facilitator shares caregiving tips
Dr. Barry Phegan’s wife, Judy, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2009 and died in 2012. While caring for his wife, Barry attended two caregiver support groups offered by the Alzheimer’s Association. After his...
North bay woman finds her purpose after caring for grandmother
Melissa Anderson was 20 years old when she put her life on pause to care for her grandmother. Through that experience she found her purpose in life, to help care for others living with...
Loving husband writes poem for wife living with dementia
Dan and his wife Nanci have been together for over 60 years, since Nanci was 14. They grew up together, got married and raised four children. In 2020 Nanci was diagnosed with Lewy body...
Fremont caregiver and volunteer educates other African Americans
Data from the Alzheimer’s Association® 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the barriers communities of color face in getting an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and receiving care. Vickie Stephens is caring for her family and helping the African...
