Alzheimer’s disease: A growing public health crisis
Portia Stewart was working as a film editor in Los Angeles in 1997 when she got the disturbing news that her mother Doris had suffered a major stroke. The left side of Doris’s body...
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A San Ramon family deals with an unexpected Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Stacey, a 40-year old mother with two young children, is living with Alzheimer’s disease. Watch the story of “Team Stacey”, this year’s top team at the East Bay Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The team...
Conferences help caregivers prepare and care
“Very knowledgeable and passionate speakers.” “Focused, varied for different levels of experience.” “I was amazed by all of the resources in the community.” “Very worthwhile.” These are some of the comments from attendees at...
Cuidando al Abuelo: una oportunidad para aprender sobre la vida
English translation En cierto modo, Pablo Carbajal de San Mateo es como muchos otros jóvenes de 25 años. Él está persiguiendo una educación superior. A Pablo le gusta tocar música y mantenerse activo...
Caring for Grandpa: an opportunity to learn about life
In some ways, Pablo Carbajal of San Mateo is like many other 25-year olds. He’s pursuing higher education. Pablo likes to play music and keep active with sports. He dreams of a career,...
Palliative care can help people LIVE with Alzheimer’s
For the past three years, we have worked with Congressman Ami Bera on his annual Brain Health Forum. We appreciate Congressman Bera’s efforts to educate his constituents on important issues related to Alzheimer’s disease...
Why I Walk: Mattie Ruth Harris
Mattie Ruth Harris has been participating in the Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer’s since 2006. She leads Team Ruth Harris, in honor of her husband, Al, who is living with Alzheimer’s. In October, Al...
Why I walk: Susan Dunbar
Susan Dunbar is leading the Purple Posse at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Yuba City on September 8. Susan walks in memory of her mother, Dorothy Van Dyke, who died of...
