Who are we?

We are the mother-daughter team of Shannon Nosbisch and Amy (Nosbisch) Sobrino. After caring for our loved one Anna Mae (Shannon's Mother-in-Law/Amy's Grandmother) as she lived with Alzheimer's disease for nearly 13 years, we saw first-hand the difficulties that families face. Through those years, we felt lost as each day brought new symptoms, new challenges, and new grief. After her caregiving experience, Amy went on to begin a career in geriatric social work, completing her Bachelor's of Social Work at SIUE and Master's of Social Work at SLU. Seeing the resources and programs available in more urban areas, we wanted to bring the same resources to Effingham and the surrounding area. In 2014, we officially became Effingham Area Alzheimer's Awareness, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Our leadership team includes: