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Holiday Open House 2017
Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate 2017 at our annual Holiday Open House on December 5th. A great time was had by all. Check out photos from the event in the slideshowView More
Alzheimer’s Speaks: One woman’s fight to break the stigma
Deborah Gould, 70, has Alzheimer’s disease – and she wants everyone to know about it. She was diagnosed in 2016, a fact she shares as plainly as she would the day of the week. To some, her candor could be jarring. After all, Alzheimer’s is a disease many struggle to discuss openly.
Nearly 150 bikers support SD Rides4ALZ
Nearly 150 bikers came out to support Alzheimer's San Diego at the first-ever SD Rides4ALZ. Thanks to the generosity of the community, the event raised close to $75,000! Even KUSI's Dave Scott got in on the fun...
Alzheimer’s San Diego social workers adopt Teepa Snow’s ‘Positive Approach to Care’
If you've been an Alzheimer's San Diego class recently, you may have noticed a slight shift in our content and how we talk about the disease. Over the last 18 months, we've worked with renowned dementia educator Teepa Snow and her team to learn the "Positive Approach to Care" (PAC) model.
Alzheimer’s San Diego brings top docs together to talk Alzheimer’s + genetics
Alzheimer's San Diego brought together leading geneticists and neuroscientists to tackle the question: Is Alzheimer's genetic? The answer - it's complicated.
ALZSD president shares tips on how to reduce the risk of wandering
Alzheimer's San Diego President Shelita Weinfield appeared on KUSI's Good Morning San Diego to explain why those with Alzheimer's or another dementia may wander, and to share practical tips to reduce the risk of wandering.