Why I Advocate: A Young Caregiver’s Story
In September 2021 we held an online event for millennial and sandwich generation caregivers (those caring for both an older adult and a child). As part of this event, Vanessa Louise Carter of Tiburon...
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Oakdale resident uses flexible fundraising to honor her father
When Mandy Raff’s father, Jim, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she reached out to friends and family for support. A good friend, who had recently learned about The Longest Day®, held an event in...
Two dementia caregiving journeys for one Bay Area woman
Genevieve’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and later dementia. Genevieve’s father and sisters helped to care for her mother until she passed in 2008. Assuming their father was in the grieving process, Genevieve...
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,...
I Never Forget to Remember
by Melissa Belgrave Remembering Alzheimer’s has never been hard for me. When my father was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s, my family and I watched as things got harder and harder for him to...
