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by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 10, 2025 · Last modified October 14, 2025
Dr. Teresa Sigala, an internal medicine physician for Community Health Partners, became a caregiver for her mother after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Through her personal experience as a caregiver, Dr. Sigala changed the...
Caregiving / News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 6, 2025 · Last modified October 10, 2025
Sheila Cunnneen was a strong, independent woman whose life was upended by Alzheimer’s. As the disease progressed, her son David and his cousin Laura took legal steps to care for her as her conservators....
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 8, 2025 · Last modified September 19, 2025
When Elaine Cunningham was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2017, her husband Kenn’s life was forever changed. But instead of letting the disease define their future, Kenn chose to fight back—not just for Elaine, but...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published August 25, 2025 · Last modified September 19, 2025
Amanda and Haily from Dignity Health Connected Living are co-captains for their company’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s team. Together they are raising awareness and building community support. Through creative outreach they highlight the importance...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published August 4, 2025 · Last modified September 19, 2025
Deana Chiarchianis, an employee at Sutter Memorial Medical Center Modesto, helped care for her mother and mother-in-law, both of whom had dementia. When Sutter Health became a Presenting Sponsor for Walk to End Alzheimer’s...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 28, 2025 · Last modified September 19, 2025
Program director, Amanda Cole works at Rianda House, a senior center dedicated to fostering community and promoting brain health among older adults. Partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association®, the center raises awareness about dementia. One...
News and notes / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published July 8, 2024 · Last modified July 16, 2024
When Greg’s sister Sheri was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he and his wife Patti, didn’t have any experience with the disease. They were both surprised to learn how common it was in people who...
Ken Wright met his wife, Sue, shortly after the Vietnam War while serving in the Air Force. After Sue was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, Ken retired early to become her full-time caregiver until...
