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New guidance highlights how dementia can affect driving skills first—vision, balance, and visuospatial abilities—often years before diagnosis. Early signs can also include loss of smell and trouble with everyday tasks. While a dementia diagnosis doesn't automatically stop driving, worsening symptoms should prompt medical evaluation and safer driving decisions.
Marcia Mueller, a Santa Barbara resident since 1960, passed away March 26, 2026, at nearly 90. Born in Los Angeles in 1936, she built several businesses—including La Belle modeling agency, Santa Barbara Wholesale Beverage, and elderly-care homes—volunteered at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and supported Labrador rescues. An outdoor-loving matriarch, she cherished time with her husband Don, daughter Cheryl Vendrame, son Steve Mueller, four grandchildren, and four great‑grandchildren. A celebration of life is planned for June 6 at the San Antonio Village Club House. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, California Central Coast Chapter, are requested.
During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer's Association urges Americans to adopt healthy lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia. Nearly 7 million Americans aged 65 and older live with Alzheimer's, with risk factors including age, education, hearing loss, smoking, depression, social isolation, and physical inactivity. The association offers tips on healthy habits, recognizing early signs, addressing memory issues, participating in research, and volunteering to combat the disease.
The 5th annual Axles for Alzheimer’s event in Pensacola raised $10,000 to support the Alzheimer’s Association and the Gulf Coast Kid’s House, aiming to bring awareness and comfort to those affected by Alzheimer’s and children facing abuse in Escambia County. The event featured a display of cars of various makes and models, with one participant, Tony Renbarger, sharing his personal connection to the cause. The funds were collected through raffles, silent auctions, and prizes, with the total amount aiding in providing resources for those dealing with Alzheimer’s and children in need.
The 2024 Alzheimer's Association report provides new insights into Alzheimer's disease and caregivers, revealing that nearly 7 million older adults in the U.S. have Alzheimer's dementia, with the cost of care projected to reach $360 billion this year. The report also highlights concerns from health care workers, with 60% believing that the U.S. health care system is not effectively supporting patients and their families in navigating dementia care.
The Western Carolina chapter of the Alzheimer's Association held its annual Walk to End Alzheimer's event, with 350 participants raising $96,000 towards their goal of $105,000 by the end of December. The funds will support care, support, and research programs for Alzheimer's disease.
The Alzheimer's Association is laying off 9% of its staff nationwide, including six care and support employees in Wisconsin, citing a "challenging economic environment." The layoffs leave nine care and support employees in Wisconsin. The Alzheimer's Association estimates 120,000 people in Wisconsin have Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The nonprofit is known for its fundraising walk-a-thons and signature purple T-shirts and is the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, receiving more than $410 million to fund critical advancements for new treatments, preventions, and ultimately, a cure.