Recap: 2019 Visionary Luncheon & Auction
The Visionary Luncheon & Auction raised more than $120,000 for Alzheimer's support and research!
Because of You: Kathy knew she was never alone
“Even when he couldn’t remember my name, I knew he loved me.” Kathy Sebald lost her high school sweetheart, Tony, to dementia in 2016 – just a few weeks shy of their 53rd wedding anniversary. Keep reading to find out how your support kept her from feeling alone.
Notes from a Social Worker: 7 tools to help learn patience
There’s no shortcut to building patience. If you’re looking to make lasting changes within yourself, you are going to have to do the work. I’ve learned a lot on my personal journey. Here are some practical tools that helped me along the way.
Caregiver Tips: Planning Everyday Life
Performing daily tasks can be challenging for someone living with dementia. But as a caregiver, it’s important to find activities that your person can still enjoy doing. Keep reading for some practical tips of how to manage everyday life.
Class Recap: Long-Distance Caregiving
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, while rewarding, can also be challenging. When a loved one with dementia lives far away, there are even more complexities to consider. Alzheimer’s San Diego recently held a class called Long-Distance Caregiving, designed to provide practical tips of how to be a helpful care partner from afar.
Notes from a Dementia Expert: Dealing with holiday stress
While the holiday season is filled with positive things, there is a lot of potential stress that comes with it – especially for dementia caregivers.
Home safety checklist: Living with dementia
This checklist is designed to create a safer environment for you and your household.
Notes from a Social Worker: There is no “right time” for this
Asking for help is not fun, easy or something that comes naturally to most of us. On a daily basis, I speak with people who are reaching out to Alzheimer’s San Diego for the first time.
Recap: Adjusting to Life with Dementia
Alzheimer’s San Diego recently held a workshop, Adjusting to Life with Dementia. This class focused on the progressive symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, how to plan ahead for quality of life and preparing for potential safety concerns.
Notes from a Social Worker: Love, intimacy & dementia
Alzheimer’s San Diego is powered by a team of incredible social workers. This feature, Notes from a Social Worker, will give you a glimpse into their thoughts and feelings as they work with families impacted by dementia. This month, Amy Abrams writes about love, intimacy and dementia.
