Throttle Thursday: How Erica Beal is changing lives
Erica Beal already knows where she’ll be on July 18th – on the back of a bike as part of Rides4ALZ.
Virtual Rides4ALZ: Why Paul won’t stop
"Get off the fence and onto your bike and be a part of this great event involving awesome people. What do you have to do that is better than that?"
Recap: Talk with Teepa Snow (Caregiving, Compassion, & COVID-19)
The month of May began with a special opportunity to learn from renowned dementia educator Teepa Snow during "Talk with Teepa: Caregiving, Compassion, and COVID-19."
Jay & Simone: An enduring love
Jay and his wife, Simone, share a special bond. People often ask them how they’ve stayed so affectionate after more than 50 years of marriage. Jay’s answer is simple: “It’s just what we do. That...and we’re French.”
Coronavirus: Tips for staying healthy as a dementia caregiver
The stress of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and social distancing can take a toll on your physical and mental health. Learn how to protect yourself – and your person – as a dementia care partner.
Dementia Caregiving & Coronavirus: 9 cognitively stimulating activities you can do at home
There are still fun activities you can do as a dementia care partner while practicing "social distancing". We’ve put together a guide of cognitively stimulating activities that you can do with your person from the safety of home.
CTE vs. Alzheimer’s: What’s the difference?
Recently, we celebrated the Super Bowl, and in recent years a commercial from Google aired about memory loss. But there is a trend being carefully examined that puts the NFL in the hot seat. It is responsible for over 200 cases reported in tackle football affecting many retired NFL players, including Aaron Hernandez and San Diego’s own Junior Seau.
Demystifying Dementia in Pop Culture
When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, many people only know what they’ve seen in movies or on TV. Some scenes do a fantastic job of portraying the challenges and realities of dementia, while others miss the mark and perpetuate common stereotypes. We got our Clinical Care Coaches to grade some of Hollywood’s most famous depictions of the disease.
Beth’s ALZ Companion Story
Every ALZ Companion volunteer plays an important role in giving local families and caregivers a much-needed break. We are so grateful for them and love to share stories like Beth's. Beth first heard about the program through her school and was paired with Inocencia who is in the later stages of the disease. Beth loves her weekly visits and continues to find ways to connect.
Class Recap: Living in the Moment
Things looked a little different than usual at a recent class at Alzheimer’s San Diego – and sounded different, too. Laughter filled the education room, as more than 20 dementia caregivers came together to learn about…improv.
