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
Grant & Larry Squiers | Father's Day Salute
Johnna McGee | A salute to a Milwaukee caregiver
Carnell & Sabrina Grant | A Tribute to Mothers
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
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
Jericha Mill | Improving Methods of Research
Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi, PhD, RN | Research on Emergency Room Care
Brandon Fico, PhD | Understanding Blood Flow and Risk for Dementia
David Plante, MD, PhD | Sleep Abnormalities and Alzheimer's
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
Alejandra Palacios | Bilingual Anchor/Reporter for Telemundo Wisconsin
Song Xiong-Buck | Director of Older Adults, Milwaukee Christian Center
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 | Clinical 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)
Diane Rogstad | Bilingual Memory Cafe
Sandy Montes Gruber | Bridging Communities
Fundraising for a Cause
Tim Harrington, Sr. | Golf Fundraiser
Christine Shepherd | Importance of the Walk to End Alzheimer's
Jennifer Standish | A Family Affair
Bob Hazod | Volunteer of Olympic Proportions
Chester's Cheetahs | 25 years with Walk to End Alzheimer's