Filmmaker rewrites his own ending while educating others
Darren Colston of Oakland made a short film about his grandfather who died with dementia in 2013. Dissatisfied with the...
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Volunteer educator answers four common questions about Alzheimer’s
William Palmer of Reno has a passion for volunteering. The Alzheimer’s Association is just one of 10 organizations to which...
Advocate navigates cultural differences
Jasmeen Karan’s mother Bibi was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014, when Jasmeen was 25. After connecting with the Alzheimer’s Association...
Attorney volunteers to teach families about legal planning
Conducting online research about Alzheimer’s disease led attorney Vivian Yuan of San Jose to become a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s...
Chinese community turns out for Alzheimer’s Forum
Over 400 people attended our Alzheimer’s Chinese Forum earlier this month. This conference, presented in Mandarin, was held at Intel...
Pastor helps churches support those with Alzheimer’s
As the Pastor of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Oakland, Reverend Kwasi Thornell is used to supporting church members who...
Diagnosis: the first step to living well with a cognitive impairment
Persistence helped Larry Mills find the cause of his symptoms and access education and support. Larry Mills, a claims investigator...
Alzheimer’s Association Conference in Sacramento – Understanding Memory Loss: Strategies for Care
2014 Understanding Memory Loss: Strategies for Care Thursday, May 22, 2014 9 am – 4 pm Registration begins at 8...
