Remembering Resources | One Cool Thing

Amy Sobrino was nine years old when her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The experience prompted Sobrino to learn all that she could about the condition. After earning her master’s in social work from St. Louis University, ­Sobrino, along with her mother, Shannon ­Nosbisch, formed Effingham Area ­Alzheimer’s Awareness (EAAA) and began partnering with the Effing­ham Public Library (EPL), IL, presenting a half-dozen programs annually for caregivers of those affected. She started in 2014 with the basics—knowing the warning signs, understanding elder law, and navigating care options. They brought in speakers and specialists who explored alternative therapies—music, art, pets, light, and ­aromatherapy.