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The Alzheimer's Association has a community of caregivers, families, advocates and professionals who come together for a common mission. Read about some of the personal stories of those in our community.
Caregivers
Becca Donaldson - Advocate and "Sandwich Generation" Caregiver
Karen Przybylski - Caregiving challenges during COVID-19
Pearl Cannon - Caregiver and Support Group Facilitator
Monty Johnson - Caregiver for over 17 years
Diane Vanlandingham - Caregiver for parents
Kristin Schmitt - Caregiver
Violet Blake - Dementia in the Native American Community
Jim Adams - Author Caregiver Book
Abraham Andaverde - Caregiving in Hispanic community
Karen Squiers - Caregiver
Joel Berman - "Sandwich Generation" Caregiver
Bryan and Ruth Wichmann - Caregiver for his wife in her 50's
Marian Ninneman - Caregiver
Amy Schoenemann - Family
Sharon Zimmer - Caregiver for husband with early onset
Sheila and Leah Garske - Down syndrome and dementia
Carolyn Edwards - Caregiver for her husband
Research
Hope DeVougas - Research in the African American community
Albus Family - WRAP study
Dan & Barbara Johnson - Longitudinal Study
Carrie Zelazoski - Advocate and Research Participant
Karyn Frick, Ph.D. - Neuroscientist in Alzheimer's Lab Research
Lisa Taxier, M.S./Ph.D Candidate - Next generation of women researchers
Claire Erickson - Advocate and Ph.D. Candidate, UW-Madison
Professionals
Elisha Smith, BSN, RN - Dementia Champion
Fatou Ceesay, President and CEO, Cairasu All Things Alzheimer's - Dementia Advocate
Gail Morgan, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute - Dementia Outreach
Leonard Rivera, Ph.D - Research Grant Recipient
Sergeant Carrie Peters - Dementia Champion
Becky Reichelt - Senior Living Community Leader
Valerie Hein Hamstra - Community Educator
Stephanie Houston - Community Partner, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute Regional Milwaukee Office
Sheila Olinger - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Fundraising for a Cause
Tim Harrington, Sr. Golf Fundraiser
Christine Shepherd - Importance of the Walk to End Alzheimer's