Blog
Meet Joaquin Ortiz, our Director of Education!
Although Joaquin may be relatively new to the organization, having joined in August 2022, they and the rest of the education team have already made impressive strides in the goals they have for the education department to help people affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Self-Compassion for the Care Partner
Clinical Care Coach Corner: The experience of caring for an individual with dementia is often a challenging one. It is emotionally, mentally, and physically draining. Self-compassion is a skill that can be practiced and we can all learn how to better care for ourselves over time.
Meet Caitlin Wion, our Data Manager!
From record keeping to helping run event operations, Caitlin's work plays an essential role in helping everyone at our organization stay up to date on vital information regarding clients and donors. Read more about our Data Manager!
Our Partnership with One Safe Place
When the opportunity to connect with One Safe Place presented itself, we were excited to get on board, as we knew it would be a great way to offer our services more prominently in North County. Read more about our plans at OSP this year, as well as the other unique ways this benefits our community.
Volunteer Spotlight: Dementia Through Different Lenses
Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do at Alzheimer's San Diego. From ALZ Companions and VITALZ volunteers to social activities and Walk4ALZ volunteers, they're all incredibly appreciated for the help and heart they provide to not only us, but our community.
Program Spotlight: BasebALZ
BasebALZ: Baseball themed reminiscence therapy by Alzheimer's San Diego. Runs every 4th Wednesday February-October at our Serra Mesa office.
