When Mina Nilchian was looking for work, she wanted to find an organization she felt was making an impact. And after having lost a grandfather to Alzheimer’s disease, she found her home and purpose at Alzheimer’s San Diego.
Meet SunKnee – this year's Walk4ALZ Mascot! SunKnee is a 7-year-old Bichon Poodle mix. His loving dog mama, Angela, has worked full-time as a caregiver since 1997.
Every Walk4ALZ team captain has a reason why they walk. For Randi Kolender, the reason is the person who raised her — her father, Bill Kolender, former San Diego Police Chief and Sheriff. Bill passed away about three years ago after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. However, his legacy still lives on today, as Randi and her team honor his life by supporting this cause.
Get an inside look into a local Alzheimer's research study in Part 2 of this three-part series.
Humor is so important and helps the day go by quickly and lightens our load! Anxiety and depression are symptoms of 59% of unpaid dementia caregivers, and this statistic needs to decrease.
It can seem like there’s a new Alzheimer’s “breakthrough” almost every day. We sift through the headlines and pull together the relevant, reputable research updates for you. Here are 6 things you should know about Alzheimer’s and dementia research from the last month.
Moving your loved one to memory care can be a difficult decision – and transition. Alzheimer's San Diego recently held a class to address this called After the Move to Memory Care. Keep reading for a summary of what was covered.
Change lives by being part of the Walk4ALZ! Restarting your Walk page from last year is easy. Keep reading for an easy how-to guide.
The morning of July 21st was not just another summer Sunday — ringing cowbells and revved engines echoed on Convoy Court as 260 riders kicked off the third annual Rides4ALZ. Keep reading to see how 220 bikers came together to change lives.
Communication can be challenging in even the best of circumstances. When you throw Alzheimer's or another form of dementia into the mix, it's easy for both care partners and the person living with the disease to become frustrated. Keep reading to learn some strategies for successful communication.
