New Alzheimer’s drug approved; local cases jump to 100k
The FDA approved the first new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease in 18 years on Monday, as the number of San Diegans living with dementia hits a record high.
Caregiver Tips: Caring for Yourself
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do for the person you are caring for. As the saying goes, “You cannot pour from an empty cup.” All too often, caregivers find themselves in poor health, overwhelmed, and physically and emotionally exhausted. There’s no better time than the present to start taking care of yourself so here's some advice and tips on how to improve your own well being.
ALZ Youth Ambassadors in Action: Madhavi & Megan
High school students and future world-changers Madhavi Akella and Megan Dang prove you can make a difference in the lives of people living with dementia at any age. Keep reading to learn more about their connection to the disease and how they've made an impact on their community as Youth Ambassadors.
Meet the Event Chairs: Rides4ALZ 2021
For Adam Heyde and Carlo Cecchetto, supporting the 5th annual Rides4ALZ is very personal. When it came time to start planning, they enthusiastically stepped up to become event co-chairs.
Meet the Researchers: Date With A Cure 2021
Meet the expert panel for this year's Date With A Cure research forum, which will be held Saturday, June 12th via Zoom.
The Rides4ALZ commemorative beer name is…
To commemorate the 5th year of Rides4ALZ, AleSmith is creating a special craft pilsner. And the winner is...
Rides4ALZ Profile: Steve Garcia, Patriot General Engineering
The cause is so important to Steve Garcia, he got his business, Patriot General Engineering, involved as official sponsors of the event. Keep reading to find out why he chooses to participate year after year.
How to sign up for an education webinar using Zoom
We've put together this helpful step-by-step video so you can see exactly how to register for one of our online classes, and know what to expect during the webinar.
2021 Volunteer Storytelling Contest
Alzheimer's San Diego is excited to announce our second annual Volunteer Storytelling Contest. This year, the prompt is...
Ask a Caregiver: Patricia’s take on common challenges
Patricia Williams Gorman has years of experience as a dementia care partner. In this column, she will share advice on how to approach common caregiver challenges.
