Weaving his way through grief
Larry Romiti was the full-time caregiver for his wife Judy who was living with Alzheimer’s. When the COVID-19 pandemic happened, Judy and Larry found themselves isolated and alone. Larry’s health was failing and on...
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Carson City daughter has supported Walk for the past 17 years – in her dad’s memory
When Jenny Haas’ father, Gene Anderson, began showing signs of dementia she thought her father was just getting older. After he received a visit from Adult Protective Services (APS), Jenny’s life was turned upside...
Mother daughter duo on the California-Nevada border bond over Alzheimer’s
Jeanne Reuter and her daughter Sheila Reuter were surprised when their husband/father, Dick, started showing signs of cognitive decline. However, because of his diagnosis, this mother daughter duo found themselves raising more than $40...
Minden caregiver protects sister living with dementia
Pat and Martha are adult siblings who have remained good friends over the years. As a younger brother, Pat knows it’s his responsibility to care for and protect his big sister who is living...
Winnemucca resident fights for better dementia access in rural communities
Gini Cunningham is the unofficial “go-to” person for dementia resources in Winnemucca, Nevada. Having both a mother and a sister who died with dementia, Gini has made it her passion to help others dealing...
Staff Spotlight: Charles Duarte, Nevada Public Policy and Advocacy Director
To help you meet our amazing Alzheimer’s Association® team, we are sharing stories of our chapter staff in this blog. Today, we’d like to introduce you to Charles Duarte, Nevada Public Policy and Advocacy...
Reno’s top Walk fundraiser shares her tips
Raising more than $5,000 during a global pandemic is no small feat. But Nancy Chontos of Reno has done just that. She shares the secrets to her success as she honors her mother who...
Carson City coworkers host 5k fundraiser to honor families
Update: The date for this event has been postponed to next year, September 18, 2021. Brenda Collings and Ryan Blaver of Carson City are coworkers and friends. Both Ryan and Brenda lost their fathers...
