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Alzheimer’s Task Force takes on prevention and preparedness
When California’s 31-member Alzheimer’s Prevention and Preparedness Task Force gathered last week in Sacramento for its first meeting, the voices of the Alzheimer’s Association – Northern California...
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Advocate navigates cultural differences
Jasmeen Karan’s mother Bibi was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014, when Jasmeen was 25. After connecting with the Alzheimer’s Association for support, Jasmeen went on to become the legislative...
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Long distance caregiver cares for both parents with Alzheimer’s
Caregiving for a parent with Alzheimer’s can be challenging. It’s even harder when both parents have the disease. Add on the extra stress of being an only child to parents living over 350 miles away:...
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Advocating for the rights of people with dementia during COVID
By Susan DeMarois Susan DeMarois, Director of Public Policy for the Alzheimer’s Association® has worked tirelessly to ensure the rights and safety for those living with dementia in long-term care...
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Governor’s Master Plan for Aging approved with help from Alzheimer’s...
By Susan DeMarois At the end of 2019 the Governor of California launched the Master Plan for Aging stakeholder advisory committee. With the help of the Alzheimer’s Association and other key supporters...
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Cultural barriers cause a delay in Alzheimer’s diagnosis for North Bay woman
By Maria Martinez Marin county resident, Maria Martinez, knew in 1997 that something was wrong with her mother. However, because of stigma in the Latino community and language barriers, Maria’s mother...
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Aducanumab trial participant becomes advocate to help others
Bud of Oakland was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in his early 50s and, as a scientist, was eager to participate in a clinical trial. As luck would have it, Bud was able to join the clinical trial...
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Solano County resident advocates for resources in/for underserved communities
Cheryl Johnson is an Alzheimer’s Association® advocate whose mother, Lorene, had dementia. After Lorene’s diagnosis, Cheryl and her family felt discriminated against because she was an elderly Black...
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Staff Spotlight: Charles Duarte, Nevada Public Policy and Advocacy Director
To help you meet our amazing Alzheimer’s Association® team, we are sharing stories of our chapter staff in this blog. Today, we’d like to introduce you to Charles Duarte, Nevada Public Policy and...
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