Deborah Gould was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. She and her husband of 46 years, Greg, have asked us to help share her journey. Deborah and Greg live in Lakeside, and are determined to fight the stigma of Alzheimer’s.

We got to know Thomas and Lynn Shaw in our last newsletter, where they opened up about Lynn’s young-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis. They’re allowing us to chronicle their journey – peaks, pits and all – to see what a year in the life of this disease can really look like.

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate 2017 at our annual Holiday Open House on December 5th. A great time was had by View More

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 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 brought together leading geneticists and neuroscientists to tackle the question: Is Alzheimer's genetic? The answer - it's complicated.

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.

Neraly 65,000 San Diegans have Alzheimer's or another dementia, and that number will continue to grow until a cure is found. KUSI recently dedicated an entire San Diego People episode to Alzheimer’s disease and the epidemic happening right here in San Diego.

With DNA tests like 23andMe claiming to identify genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, those with a family history may be feeling unnecessary fear. This July, Alzheimer's San Diego is bringing together two leading neurological experts to explain what those "risk factors" really mean.

This is a love story. The ending is already written, thanks to a cruel twist of neurology. But after 28 years and several lifetimes' worth of adventure together, Thomas and Lynn Shaw are still crafting their middle. The beginning of their new beginning started the Wednesday before Thanksgiving 2016, when Lynn was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s.