Education / Education Classes and Support Groups / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published January 12, 2020 · Last modified January 21, 2025
William Palmer of Reno has a passion for volunteering. The Alzheimer’s Association is just one of 10 organizations to which he dedicates his spare time. William volunteers for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, The Longest...
Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published December 20, 2019
When people become diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementias it’s common for some family, friends or neighbors to pull away. Not knowing how to act or what to say, they find it easier to...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published December 16, 2019 · Last modified December 20, 2019
Our volunteers come up with some creative ways to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. This was especially true recently when 11 of our top fundraisers for the East Bay Walk to...
Caregiving / Latino-Hispano / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 14, 2019 · Last modified January 21, 2025
Florence Marquez dedicated her life to helping others. When she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease her family stepped up to help. Her daughters, Barbara and Becky Marquez share their story about caring for their...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 14, 2019 · Last modified January 21, 2025
Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Have you ever stopped to wonder what makes this event possible? Or even what...
Justin Mendoza works for KGO-TV, the ABC station in the Bay Area. He used his love of soap operas and a personal connection to find a fun way to inspire his coworkers to raise...
Katelynn Anderson of Santa Rosa has been going to Walk to End Alzheimer’s every year since she was born. She walks in honor of her two great grandmothers who both died with Alzheimer’s. Now...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 7, 2019 · Last modified October 17, 2019
The Alzheimer’s Association® is fortunate to have support from many companies across the country. The largest is our strategic alliance with Edward Jones, a fortune 500 financial-services firm. For the third time in a...
