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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Solano County man living with Alzheimer’s – Walks for a cure
Dennis spent 30 years in the fashion industry before becoming a substance abuse counselor and retiring in Rio Vista with his wife. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he now travels to Sacramento twice a...
Hope amidst hardship: Nevada family fights for treatment
Data appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association® 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the perspective on early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. Roy’s wife, Tracy, was showing signs of cognitive decline, but the couple didn’t feel as though...
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...
High school honors student takes on social stigma and Alzheimer’s advocacy
By Kerry Larkey, MSN, RN At just 16 years old, Rohan is an accomplished champion for Alzheimer’s disease awareness. Despite demands from his many academic obligations and extra-curricular activities, he manages to find time...
What dementia treatment could mean for me: Three people living with dementia share their story
Since 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two new treatments for Alzheimer’s and dementia, Aducanumab (Aduhelm™) and Lecanemab (Leqembi™), that slows progression. While these treatments work differently, they both target...
Complementary Therapies That May Help
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but symptoms may be reduced and quality of life may be improved – for a time – through any number of “complementary” therapies that are available. It...
