Latino-Hispano / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 15, 2024 · Last modified July 16, 2024
David was in his early 50s when he started showing signs of dementia. Initially dismissed by his doctor because of his age, David and his wife Eva had to push to get an official...
For Siblings’ Day we’re highlighting Jill, the primary caregiver for her sister Gale who is living with dementia. Jill tells the story of how she and her family missed the early signs of the...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published September 28, 2021 · Last modified September 29, 2021
Marc Marchini participates in the Merced Walk to End Alzheimer’s to honor his grandfather, Ron Tesone, who is currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Marc shares how his grandfather’s diagnosis inspired Marc to make his...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published August 24, 2020 · Last modified September 1, 2020
When Sheri and Blair received Blair’s dementia diagnosis, they refused to accept life was over. The couple sold their home and moved to Sonora to live life to the fullest and encourage others to...
Aimee Mattson and her wife Val Geurin have been caregivers for Val’s mother, Bonnie for over eight years. Aimee and Val have found ways to educate themselves about dementia, manage the challenges, and appreciate...
