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by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published February 28, 2023 · Last modified March 20, 2023
Gloria Brown’s husband Arthur was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2015. She cared for her husband for six years until he passed in 2021. She first shared her story with us in 2019. Since then,...
by Michelle Johnston · Published May 27, 2022 · Last modified January 21, 2025
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...
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...
Most of our caregiver support groups are facilitated by amazing volunteers. We wanted to introduce you to a few of them, as they discuss what they enjoy about facilitating support groups and pass along...
by Michelle Johnston · Published May 17, 2019 · Last modified January 21, 2025
Conducting online research about Alzheimer’s disease led attorney Vivian Yuan of San Jose to become a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association. Handling the estate for a family member who refused to create a plan...
Did you know that the Alzheimer’s Association was started by volunteers? In 1980, a group of family caregivers and individuals recognized the need for an organization that would unite caregivers, provide support to those...
News and notes / The Longest Day
by Michelle Johnston · Published March 10, 2019 · Last modified January 21, 2025
Have you ever signed up for an activity but weren’t sure what do next? Maybe you wished someone could answer your questions and offer tips. Alexis Diaz-Infante and Leighton Lerum, our volunteer coaching co-chairs...
by Michelle Johnston · Published February 25, 2019 · Last modified March 5, 2019
If you are traveling with Elizabeth Santos of Ukiah, odds are high that she will ask you to take a picture of her holding her purple #ENDALZ sign. This Alzheimer’s Association volunteer carries her...
