Long distance Asian caregiver makes hugs a priority
By Malavika Raj Andy lived 6,000 miles away from his father who had dementia. As the primary caregiver, Andy spent 20 years flying back and forth to Taiwan to care for his father. With...
AAPI / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 16, 2020 · Last modified October 19, 2020
By Malavika Raj Andy lived 6,000 miles away from his father who had dementia. As the primary caregiver, Andy spent 20 years flying back and forth to Taiwan to care for his father. With...
African American / News and notes / Women and Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 27, 2020 · Last modified January 21, 2025
After benefiting from Alzheimer’s Association services, Marc Loupe was inspired to volunteer. Now as member of two different Walk to End Alzheimer’s committees and the chapter Board of Directors, Marc educates others on the...
Personal and professional experiences with Alzheimer’s led Margo Reis of Modesto to ask her employer to sponsor the Modesto Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Through reaching out and sharing her story, Margo has helped others...