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...
African American / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published March 1, 2021 · Last modified January 21, 2025
Data from the Alzheimer’s Association® 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the barriers communities of color face in getting an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and receiving care. Vickie Stephens is caring for her family and helping the African...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 29, 2020 · Last modified November 10, 2020
For Caregiver month we’re highlighting Elenita, a caregiver in the North Bay. This is the first part of a two-part series. The second part, about home safety, can be found here Elenita is the...
African American / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published February 18, 2020 · Last modified February 21, 2020
Vallejo woman educates her community with entertainmentWhen Teri Carlyle’s grandma, Rachel Daniels, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Teri jumped into action to learn as much about the disease as she could. Teri has found that...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Profiles
by eedgerly · Published July 19, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
With the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference winding down, I thought it would be a great point to reflect on some of the unsung heroes who are critical in making this research happen: participants in...
