Meet Isabel Huerta, our Office Assistant!
Originally an ALZ Companions volunteer, Isabel is now the voice of our organization by way of being the first person you hear when you call us, and the first person you see entering our office.
You Are Not Alone: How Caregivers Help Each Other
As a caregiver, most people around you probably don't know what you're going through. Support groups provide a space where caregivers help each other get through unique challenges.
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome aka “Alcohol-Related Dementia”
Read about the conditions making up Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome and why it's referred to as "alcohol-related dementia."
Alzheimer’s San Diego’s 2024 Events Recap
Check out the recaps and photos for Alzheimer's San Diego's events in 2024, including Walk4ALZ, Date with a Cure, and more.
Managing Holiday Expectations with Dementia
For caregivers, it is normal to have mixed feelings about the holidays. Learn how to manage holiday expectations with dementia and creating a comfortable environment.
Cuidado Personal Para Personas Mayores
En algún momento, una persona que vive con la enfermedad de Alzheimer u otra demencia puede necesitar ayuda con cuidado personal - arreglarse, bañarse y vestirse.
Celebrating the 9th Birthday of Alzheimer’s San Diego
As we celebrate the 9th Birthday of Alzheimer's San Diego, we look at the organization's origins and how our services have evolved this past year.
Meet Sally Lantz Cobian, our Social Activities Coordinator!
Sally began volunteering with us in 2018 after wanting to be more involved in the community due to her grandmother previously living with dementia, and is currently our Social Activities Coordinator.
Safe Discharge Planning with Medicare
If a person living with dementia requires a hospital stay, care partners may worry about the person’s ongoing care once they leave the hospital. We'll explain the rights of Medicare beneficiaries to safe discharge planning and how to advocate for this plan with hospital staff.
Explicando la enfermedad de Alzheimer
La enfermedad de Alzheimer es irreversible y progresiva del cerebro que lentamente destruye la memoria y las aptitudes del pensamiento. Lea sobre las distintas etapas por cual puede pasar alguien diagnosticado.