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by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 20, 2023
By Kerry Larkey, MSN, RN Caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s disease have one of the most rewarding—and toughest—jobs out there. According to the Alzheimer’s Association® 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report, there...
Earlier this year we asked Walk participants to share with us why they raise funds for Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. In her own words, Crystal Payne, a resident of Nevada City, California, shares her...
Caregiving / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published August 12, 2022 · Last modified July 29, 2022
Candy Berlin lost her mother to Alzheimer’s disease in 2007 and has been participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s® ever since. Leading team “It’s A Zoo,” she’s back this year with unique fundraising events....
Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published August 5, 2022
Sandra Fuentes-Onoo lost her mother, Maria, to younger-onset Alzheimer’s in June. She and her family are participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Napa Valley in honor of her mother. Sandra recently talked...
In her first year participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, Audrey Sohikian of Fresno has already joined the Walk planning committee for the Walk in Madera. She walks in honor of her paternal grandparents,...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published July 21, 2022 · Last modified July 22, 2022
Having personally witnessed how hard it can be to get a diagnosis for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, Hortencia Silva of Mariposa has made it her mission to raise awareness and...
Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published July 14, 2022 · Last modified July 15, 2022
Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Yuba City participant Sonja Normann lives near the Scotts Flat Lake area, outside of Nevada City. Sonia is currently the top fundraiser for the Walk in Yuba City, having...
Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Michelle Johnston · Published July 11, 2022
In a two-year period, Crystal Tredway of Oakdale lost her parents, an aunt and an uncle to Alzheimer’s disease. As an intern with the Alzheimer’s Association last year, she had an opportunity to work...
