Learning to Live in the Moments
By Catherine Jones “I’m sorry,” said the passenger to me on the Hurtigruten ship as we made our way into the fiords off the coast of Norway. This was in response to my sharing that...
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From caregiver to educator: Empowering the Black community
When Gleoria’s husband Curtis was first diagnosed with dementia, she turned to the Alzheimer’s Association® for help. Through the Association she found support and resources she would have otherwise not known about. Because of...
Diagnosed with MCI: How one LGBTQ+ couple found acceptance and support through community
By Anjali Sadarangani After Julie was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), she and her wife, Jane, made an effort to make the best of the situation. Unsure of what to do other than...
Empowering diversity: Bridging gaps in dementia care and cultivating collaboration
By Kerry Larkey, MSN, RN Each May, the Alzheimer’s Association® joins the community in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Through strong partnerships with local organizations like the ACC Senior Services,...
Bay Area spouse caregiver shares tips and resources for new family caregivers
In honor of National Caregivers Month, Bob Harley shares his experience caring for his wife who had Alzheimer’s disease. He shares the importance of education and the tips and tricks he learned that can...
Family history of dementia inspires one man to take action
Todd Farber has a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, having sadly lost three family members to dementia: his grandmother, his aunt and his father. Years after his father’s death, Todd found his way on...
Finding ways to connect to friends living with dementia
by Pat Butler Today’s guest writer shares the story of her mother who was living with Alzheimer’s disease. Because it was the 1980s information on the disease was limited. Pat and her family did...
Napa County resident living with MCI stays positive
Data from the Alzheimer’s Association® 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the lack of public awareness about mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It also discusses the role primary care physicians play in making...
