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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
Sisters, Ann Parks and Lisa Densing | Talking with Kids about dementia
Nilda Manzo | Caregiver resources for Hispanic community
Kieran McAvoy | Caregiver for mother and first time mother
Deiadra Queary | Caregiver
David Turner | Living with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Steve Mays | Love of Music - Living with Dementia
Barb and Joe Spiegelhoff | Valentine love story
Terry and Mary Anne Zimmerlee | Valentine love story
Pat Hightower | Caregiver for her mom. Feature for Black History Month.
Vicky Rhodes | Caregiver for her father. Offers tips on financial planning.
Patti Schnettler | Caregiver for her husband
Paul Braun | Former caregiver for his wife
Jane Enkers | Caregiver for her father
Sue Starrs | Former caregiver for her husband
Luis Gonzalez - Caregiver for his father
Becca Donaldson | Advocate and "Sandwich Generation" Caregiver
Karen Przybylski | Caregiving challenges during COVID-19
Pearl Cannon - Caregiver and Support Group Facilitator
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
Olivia Deering | A salute to women and girls in science
Tim Williams | Advocate for participating in research, due to family connection
Abiola Keller, PhD, MPH, PA-C | Health Equity for African American Women
Kao Lee Yang | Gut/Brain Health and Reaching Minority Communities
Ozioma Okonkwo, PhD | Resiliency and Alzheimer's
Megan Zuelsdorff - Social stresses and impact on cognitive health
Tobey Betthauser - Understanding the "when" of Alzheimer's
Ennis Gilda - Insulin resistance and cognitive function
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
Carol Bogda | Native American Family Caregiver Coordinator, Oneida Aging & Disability Services
Katrina Decorah | Memory Care Coordinator, St. Croix Tribe
Debbie Miller | Dementia Care Specialist, Oneida Nation
Guadalupe Osorio | Community Partner
Bashir Easter, MBA, PHD | A Life Dedicated to Those Most Vulnerable
Karie Ruekert Kobiske PhD, RN | Nursing Educator and Researcher, Carroll University
Ashley Ryan MSN, RN | Clincial Instructor, Marquette University
Claire Kobiske | Nursing Student, Carroll University
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