Our chapter is governed by a volunteer board of directors, responsible for planning, creating and implementing strategies and tactics in service to our mission. While they have a wide range of backgrounds, they share...
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...
Our chapter is governed by a volunteer board of directors, responsible for planning, creating and implementing strategies and tactics in service to our mission. While they have a wide range of backgrounds, they share...
When Dr. Phuong Le’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Phuong’s siblings were quick to dismiss it as a normal part of aging. Through her work in memory care, Phuong knew this not to...
After losing his wife to cancer, Mukund Acharya left his career of 40 years in aerospace to dedicate his life to helping others living with chronic disease navigate the care system. He cofounded a...
In honor of volunteer appreciation week, we are highlighting one of our Community Educators based out of the Central Valley. Debbie Singh has been volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association® for a little more than...
In September 2021 we held an online event for millennial and sandwich generation caregivers (those caring for both an older adult and a child). As part of this event, Vanessa Louise Carter of Tiburon...
Bud of Oakland was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in his early 50s and, as a scientist, was eager to participate in a clinical trial. As luck would have it, Bud was able to join...
