Volunteer | Alzheimers and Dementia Blog - Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada

July 8, 2019

Deanna walks so other caregivers also receive support

Deanna Wong of Walnut Creek first heard of the Alzheimer’s Association when she was helping to care for her father, David. She...

May 17, 2019

Conducting online research about Alzheimer’s disease led attorney Vivian Yuan of San Jose to become a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s...

April 12, 2019

Would you travel across the country to talk to your representatives? That’s exactly what 60 advocates from Northern California and...

April 5, 2019

Did you know that the Alzheimer’s Association was started by volunteers? In 1980, a group of family caregivers and individuals...

March 10, 2019

Have you ever signed up for an activity but weren’t sure what do next? Maybe you wished someone could answer...

February 25, 2019

If you are traveling with Elizabeth Santos of Ukiah, odds are high that she will ask you to take a...

February 8, 2019

As the Pastor of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Oakland, Reverend Kwasi Thornell is used to supporting church members who...

January 25, 2019

With almost 50 years of fire service experience, Bob Durfee understands the importance of planning and preparedness. After retiring as...