The transition from home to a residential care facility can be challenging for everyone involved, but especially for people living with dementia. Here are some tips for making the transition smoother for them and the rest of the family.
Part three of our Intimacy & New Relationships series for caregivers talks about having honest and difficult conversations with your friends and family about dating again.
Part two of our Intimacy & New Relationships series talks more about the variety of emotions caregivers may feel when it comes to intimacy and connection, along with the different ways grief can manifest itself.
As a 15-year North County resident, Ginger has been a part of this community for a long time, and wants to help it in her own way. Read about how her wide-ranging experiences first brought her to San Diego, and then to our team last year!
Vote on who you want to be the Walk4ALZ 2023 pet mascot winner! You can vote once daily until the poll closes on Friday, August 18th at 11:59 PM PST.
Part one of our blog series on Intimacy & New Relationships discusses understanding yourself and normal human needs regarding loneliness, as well as what to consider if you're thinking about beginning to date.
El cuidar a alguien con pérdida de memoria puede presentar muchos retos y altos niveles de estrés. Muchos cuidadores de personas con demencia han reportado que el principal problema no es la enfermedad en sí, sino la ambigüedad e incertidumbre que genera la misma.
Volunteers have unique perspectives and reasons as to why they wish to lend their time to help people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. We're spotlighting three volunteers who are committed to helping in any way they can, and how their connection to the disease increases their desire to lend a hand.
The origins of the ALZ Companions respite program dates back to 2014 when the growing need for respite was identified. Read more about how the program has developed throughout the years and the benefits.
Rides4ALZ 2023 was a success, with about 350 participants and over $170,000 raised for the organization! Read the recap and check out all the photos from the starting point, after party, and along the route.
