Lucky Bob’s Legacy of Love: “People Are Everything”
This blog has been updated for 2022 and was originally published on November 16, 2021 on our nationwide blog and can be found here. Bob MacDonnell bought land in Napa Valley in 1978, with...
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Burlingame dad honors father and scales Six-Pack of Peaks for The Longest Day®
Written by Sharon Rohwer When the pandemic hit, Jason Scalese canceled his gym membership and took to hiking the hills near his Bay Area home. As a dad, Jason likes to hike with his...
Daughter grows closer to dad after diagnosis
A few years after her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Sylvia Sanchez’s mother, who was the primary caregiver, passed away. Sylvia and her siblings had to move their father into a care facility. Despite...
My Papa was the Best – BvB Player Jamin McVeigh Honors her Grandfather Through RivAlz
My Papa was the best. He was a hard worker, a loyal husband, father and the most incredible grandpa. His heart and arms were always open to welcome me home, celebrate a life milestone,...
[6.19.15] Alzheimer’s Association Conference in Rohnert Park: Continuum of Care IX
Alzheimer’s Disease: Continuum of Care IX Date: Thursday, June 19, 2015 Time: 8:30 am – 4 pm Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel One Doubletree Drive Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Get Directions The North Bay...
PAST EVENT [5.10.15] Alzheimer’s Association Education Conference in Reno
Reno Education Conference THIS EVENT HAS PASSED Dates: Sunday, May 10, 2015 – Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Location: Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino 2707 South Virginia Street Reno, NV 89502 Get Directions Community...
Helping Alzheimer’s Families – Including Your Own – Survive the Holidays
Holidays can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease, and can be a particularly stressful time for caregivers. The added layer of seemingly required holiday rituals, family and other social obligations, may completely tear...
Talking to Kids about Alzheimer’s Disease
The rule of thumb when talking to kids about Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), is to be simple and honest, try and educate them (age-appropriately), and realize that they may be having a lot of feelings...
