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How to Create Your Own Fundraiser
Learn how to use your own passions – from baking to bowling – to create your own fundraiser for Alzheimer's San Diego!
Movement & Motion can make all the difference
FACT: Adults need at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity each week, according to the National Institutes of Health. That is why we created Movement & Motion.
Coronavirus: What you need to know
The outbreak of the fast-moving COVID-19, or coronavirus disease, has concerned medical officials and travelers worldwide. Learn more about the virus and how to protect yourself by reading this useful guide.
Re-grouping after loss
Our support group has been a source of comfort, education, escape, connection and purpose. After the passing of her husband, one of the members speculated that she didn't know who she was anymore. "I'm not a caregiver, an advocate or a wife. I've lost my identity. Where do I go to find me again at this stage of life?"
CTE vs. Alzheimer’s: What’s the difference?
Recently, we celebrated the Super Bowl, and in recent years a commercial from Google aired about memory loss. But there is a trend being carefully examined that puts the NFL in the hot seat. It is responsible for over 200 cases reported in tackle football affecting many retired NFL players, including Aaron Hernandez and San Diego’s own Junior Seau.
Connecting without words
Allison is one of our incredible ALZ Companion interns. Each week, she spends four hours with Kira, who is living with dementia, so that Kira's family can take a break from caregiving. Keep reading to find out the important lesson Allison has learned since becoming an ALZ Companion.