Two dementia caregiving journeys for one Bay Area woman
Genevieve’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and later dementia. Genevieve’s father and sisters helped to care for her mother...
Tagged: younger onset
Finding connection and purpose after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Guest blog by Sheri Katz When Wally from Lakeport was first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease 2014, he was devastated. He...
Sonora residents encourage you to live your life to the fullest
When Sheri and Blair received Blair’s dementia diagnosis, they refused to accept life was over. The couple sold their home...
Father’s younger-onset diagnosis inspires daughter to revisit her priorities
Bruce Pasternack, who is well known globally for his work as a managing partner in a prominent consulting firm, Bay...
Living well with Alzheimer’s: staying engaged and connected
Chris Hannafan of Walnut Creek has been living with Alzheimer’s disease and posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) for two years. Chris...
Not just Alzheimer’s: Caregiver finds support for frontotemporal dementia
Diana Hayden of Aptos is on a mission to help families learn about Alzheimer’s Association support services for those...
A San Ramon family deals with an unexpected Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Stacey, a 40-year old mother with two young children, is living with Alzheimer’s disease. Watch the story of “Team Stacey”,...
In this family, even the hamster walks to end Alzheimer’s
For Team Hamsters, of San Francisco, participation in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a family affair. Craig Bergman,...
