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The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Blog
4d ago
David Gunter was the primary caregiver for his wife Peggy, who was diagnosed at 57 with younger onset dementia. Because of her young age, Peggy’s dementia symptoms were dismissed as anxiety. David shares their...
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Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Blog
1w ago
Anjanette Ellison has five people in her family who died with dementia, four grandparents and her father. Her first three grandparents died nearly twenty years ago, when Anjanette had less access to resources and...
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Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Blog
2w ago
Noriene Butterfield spent nearly a decade caring for her husband Tom, who had dementia with Lewy bodies. During this time, she faced emotional and financial challenges, continuing to work despite being of retirement age,...
The post Roseville woman’s story about stress and finances in dementia care first appeared on Alzheimers and Dementia Blog - Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada ..read more
Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Blog
3w ago
Nazly Zoar Cobian was raised by her grandmother Rosa Torres. When Rosa’s behavior changed, Nazly was the first to raise concerns. Unfortunately, a doctor dismissed it as the normal signs of aging. Eventually, Rosa...
The post It’s not normal aging: Hispanic granddaughter cares for Abuela with dementia first appeared on Alzheimers and Dementia Blog - Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada ..read more
Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Blog
1M ago
When Sarah was only 13 years old her mother Kathy’s behavior began to change. Six years later, Kathy was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 59. After Kathy’s death, the family learned...
The post A mother’s decline, a daughter’s future: Navigating Alzheimer’s and genetic risks first appeared on Alzheimers and Dementia Blog - Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada ..read more
Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Blog
2M ago
Bob Gray, a middle school cross country coach in Fresno, CA, teaches his young athletes the importance of giving back to their community. In return he finds these kids give him the renewed energy...
The post Young athletes, big hearts: Cross-country team helps coach raise funds for Alzheimer’s first appeared on Alzheimers and Dementia Blog - Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada ..read more
Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Blog
2M ago
Marisol has a family history of dementia. When she learned about the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® through her company, Cisco, she knew she had to get involved. Through her involvement she was...
The post Silicon Valley employee utilizes company resources to raise funds for Walk first appeared on Alzheimers and Dementia Blog - Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada ..read more
Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Blog
2M ago
Nate Donavan is currently on his third Alzheimer’s journey. First his father, then a family friend and now his father-in-law. Recently, while attending Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Silicon Valley, Nate was introduced to...
The post Becoming an advocate: One man’s story of caring for three loved ones first appeared on Alzheimers and Dementia Blog - Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada ..read more
Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Blog
3M ago
Lydia of the Kakoon Ta Ruk Band of Ohlone/Costanoan Indians of the Big Sur cares for her mother-in law, Lucy, who has Alzheimer’s disease. Lucy’s defiance and paranoia, brought on by the disease, make...
The post A balancing act: A Native American woman’s struggle with dementia and self-care first appeared on Alzheimers and Dementia Blog - Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada ..read more
Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Blog
3M ago
Twenty years ago, Ann Silver didn’t know anything about Alzheimer’s disease and had never met anyone living with it. After her mother, Melba, was diagnosed, Ann was asked not to tell anyone. Melba died...
The post From silence to support: One woman’s fight against the stigma of Alzheimer’s first appeared on Alzheimers and Dementia Blog - Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada ..read more