Dementia & the Brain: An easy explanation for kids
Follow this guide for a fun and easy way to explain dementia to children ages 4 and up.
VOTE: Walk4ALZ 2022 lapel pin
We need your vote! Help choose the design for this year's Walk4ALZ lapel pin.
Recap: Date With A Cure 2021
Hundreds of people attended the virtual Date With A Cure on Saturday, June 12, 2021, to learn about the latest breakthroughs in Alzheimer's research. They left full of knowledge – and hope.
Summer 2021 Research updates
It can seem like there’s a new Alzheimer’s “breakthrough” almost every day. We sift through the headlines and pull together the relevant, reputable research updates.
New Alzheimer’s drug approved; local cases jump to 100k
The FDA approved the first new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease in 18 years on Monday, as the number of San Diegans living with dementia hits a record high.
Caregiver Tips: Caring for Yourself
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do for the person you are caring for. As the saying goes, “You cannot pour from an empty cup.” All too often, caregivers find themselves in poor health, overwhelmed, and physically and emotionally exhausted. There’s no better time than the present to start taking care of yourself so here's some advice and tips on how to improve your own well being.
ALZ Youth Ambassadors in Action: Madhavi & Megan
High school students and future world-changers Madhavi Akella and Megan Dang prove you can make a difference in the lives of people living with dementia at any age. Keep reading to learn more about their connection to the disease and how they've made an impact on their community as Youth Ambassadors.