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...
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...
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...
AAPI / Advocacy / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published April 1, 2022 · Last modified April 18, 2022
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...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 10, 2020 · Last modified July 13, 2020
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...
News and notes / The Longest Day
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published March 16, 2020 · Last modified July 20, 2020
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...
