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- Feed Preview Alzheimers and Dementia Blog – Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada
Breaking stereotypes: Black man cares for mother and grandmother
During his early 20s, Cole spent two years caring for his grandmother who had dementia. It wasn’t until over a decade later, while caring for his mother, who now has dementia, that he learned.....
Local vineyard hosts 5k to benefit The Longest Day®
When Michelle Campos, the owner of Campos Family Vineyards, saw her friend, Heather, struggling under the weight of caring for her mother who had Alzheimer’s, she knew she had to step in. Miche...
Asian American son leans on support group to support his mental health
By Sharon Squires Stan Wong’s parents both had developed cognitive impairment issues. While his mother’s cognitive issues were brought on by stroke his father’s were not. Stan was unable to...
South Asian volunteer combats stigma by helping to educate his community
By Anjali Sadarangani When Partha Parthasarathy lost his mother to Alzheimer’s in 2014, he began volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association®. Partha has used his skills to volunteer in di...
Pickleball helps one woman heal grief and find a community
By Kerry Larkey, MSN, RN Monie Wheatcroft TenBroeck wasn’t able to spend as much time as she wanted with her father during the last few months of his journey with Alzheimer’s disease. When he...
Sisterly love: Younger sister becomes primary caregiver for older sister with dementia
For Siblings’ Day we’re highlighting Jill, the primary caregiver for her sister Gale who is living with dementia. Jill tells the story of how she and her family missed the early signs of the....
Feeling like a couple again: The benefits of hiring a caregiver
By Kristina Hodge, RN Cece has been living with Alzheimer’s disease since 2019. Cece’s husband Paul spent the first few years of Cece’s diagnosis trying to balance the roles of husband and ...
Weaving his way through grief
Larry Romiti was the full-time caregiver for his wife Judy who was living with Alzheimer’s. When the COVID-19 pandemic happened, Judy and Larry found themselves isolated and alone. Larry’s he...
Abandoned and dismissed: Daughter struggles to navigate the dementia care system
Data appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the need for trained professionals to help dementia caregivers navigate the healthca...
Burlingame woman runs original Greece marathon to honor mother
By Kristina Hodge, RN Mariana Pappageorge’s had been dreaming of running a marathon for 15 years. Even after her mother Kathy’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis 10 years ago, the dream continued. When...