Alzheimer’s San Diego in the Media

In The Media - Alzheimer's San Diego
In The Media - Alzheimer's San Diego

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2024

November 1, 2024 – Café con Pam: Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Addressing Family and Cultural Challenges

November 1, 2024 – Yahoo: These caregivers work closely with Alzheimer’s patients. 6 lessons they’ve learned about brain health, purpose and finding joy.

October 31, 2024 – North County Informador: Get Help for Family Members with Alzheimer’s

October 30, 2024 – KPBS: Alzheimer’s awareness in the Latino community

October 29, 2024 – Uniradio Informa: Entrevista con Nellie Hernández (Octubre)

October 19, 2024 – FOX 5 San Diego: Walk4ALZ 2024 Interview with Eugenia Welch

October 19, 2024 – San Diego Union-Tribune: Hundreds walk through Balboa Park to recognize Alzheimer’s, other forms of dementia

October 19, 2024 – KUSI News: Walk4ALZ 2024 Interview with Nellie Hernández

October 19, 2024 – KUSI News: Walk4ALZ 2024 Interview with Eugenia Welch

October 18, 2024 – CBS 8 San Diego: A conversation starter | Girl Scout gives back to Alzheimer’s community in memory of her grandmother

October 17, 2024 – CBS 8 San Diego: Alzheimer’s San Diego to host annual Walk4ALZ Saturday at Balboa Park

October 17, 2024 – CBS 8 San Diego: Alzheimer’s San Diego offers support for families, caregivers

October 11, 2024 – The Star News: Alzheimer’s San Diego bolsters outreach to Latino communities

September 25, 2024 – Telemundo: Incrementan los casos de demencia entre la población hispana en EEUU, revela estudio

September 17, 2024 – Good Business San Diego: Breaking the Stigma Around Dementia in the Hispanic Community

September 17, 2024 – KUSI News: Dementia in the Hispanic Community

September 16, 2024 – CBS 8 San Diego: Dementia rates among Latinos estimated to increase 196% by 2040

September 13, 2024 – Canal 45 ‘Este Día’: Entrevista con Nellie Hernández

September 10, 2024 – Uniradio Informa: Entrevista con Nellie Hernández (Septiembre)

September 5, 2024 – We Work For Health: California leaders highlight biopharma innovation, collaboration and policy progress

August 6, 2024 – Uniradio Informa: Entrevista con Nellie Hernández (Agosto)

July 9, 2024 – Uniradio Informa: Entrevista con Nellie Hernández (Julio)

June 29 , 2024 – CBS 8: Rides4ALZ 2024 | Fueled by gasoline, driven by purpose

June 26 , 2024 – CBS 8: Rides4ALZ 2024 | 114-mile ride through San Diego’s mountains, valleys, beaches to benefit Alzheimer’s San Diego

June 19 , 2024 – The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration: AFTD Volunteer Receives “Visionary of the Year 2024” Award for 40 Years of Advocacy

June 7, 2024 – Uniradio Informa: Entrevista con Nellie Hernández (Junio)

June 6 , 2024 – CBS 8: Rides4ALZ 2024 | San Diego motorcycle ride to raise funds for Alzheimer’s support and research

May 9, 2024 – Uniradio Informa: Entrevista con Nellie Hernández (Mayo)

April 4, 2024 – Uniradio Informa: Foro abierto con Nellie Hernández (Abril)

March 29, 2024 – El Latino: ¿Por qué las personas con demencia repiten cosas?

March 22, 2024 – El Latino: ¿Mala memoria o síntomas de demencia?

March 7, 2024 – Uniradio Informa: Entrevista con Nellie Hernández (Marzo)

February 18, 2024 – YurView’s “Doing More”: Alzheimer’s Caregiving Story

February 9, 2024 – San Diego Union-Tribune: County provides caregivers to those in need, but actually hiring someone can be daunting

February 1, 2024 – Uniradio Informa: Entrevista con Nellie Hernández (Febrero)

January 21, 2024 – De Viva Voz: Entrevista en “De Viva Voz” con Mery Lopez Gallo

January 11, 2024 – Uniradio Informa: Entrevista con Nellie Hernández (Enero)

2023

December 8, 2023 – CBS 8: National Crossword Solvers Day

December 7, 2023 – RCN 1470: Entrevista con Nellie Hernández (Diciembre)

November 15, 2023 – San Diego Union-Tribune: Is it Alzheimer’s or frontotemporal dementia? Causes are vastly different.

November 13, 2023 – ANUNCIO: Bibi Uribe, Embajadora de alcance comunitario e hispano

November 2, 2023 – RCN 1470: Entrevista con Nellie Hernández (Noviembre)

October 21, 2023 – FOX 5: Walk4ALZ 2023

October 21, 2023 – KUSI News: Walk4ALZ 2023

October 21, 2023 – CBS 8: Walk4ALZ 2023

October 20, 2023 – CBS 8: Walk4ALZ 2023 Interview 

October 19, 2023 – KUSI News: Walk4ALZ Interview 

October 13, 2023 – FOX 5: Discussing Walk4ALZ at Balboa Park

October 10, 2023 – La Invasora 99.7: Entrevista sobre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

October 9, 2023 – Televisa XEWT 12: Apoyo y Esperanza en la Lucha Contra el Alzheimer

October 6, 2023 – RCN 1470: Entrevista sobre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

October 6, 2023 – La Voz San Diego: Mes de la Herencia Hispana

October 2, 2023 – El Latino San Diego: Programan actividades en español sobre el Alzheimer

September 28, 2023 – Televisa: Entrevista sobre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con ¡Qué Buen Día! – Parte 2/2

September 28, 2023 – Televisa: Entrevista sobre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con ¡Qué Buen Día! – Parte 1/2

September 21, 2023 – Televisa: Entrevista sobre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con Más que palabras

September 21, 2023 – FOX 5: World Alzheimer’s Day

September 1, 2023 – Architectural Digest: How to Create a Home That Supports Alzheimer’s and Dementia Needs

July 8, 2023 – ABC 10: Live at Rides4ALZ 2023 (Part 1/2)

July 8, 2023 – ABC 10: Live at Rides4ALZ 2023 (Part 2/2)

July 8, 2023 – CBS 8: Live at Rides4ALZ 2023

July 6, 2023 – Union-Tribune: Nearly 300 bikers to cruise in annual motorcycle fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer’s San Diego

June 30, 2023 – CBS 8: Rides4ALZ rolls onto CBS 8 studios ahead of the 7th annual Rides for Alzheimer’s

June 27, 2023 – Televisa: Entrevista con ¡Qué Buen Día! – Parte 2/2

June 27, 2023 – Televisa: Entrevista con ¡Qué Buen Día! – Parte 1/2

June 27, 2023 – Televisa: Los Hispanos pueden tener un 50% más de probabilidades de desarrollar Alzheimer y otras demencias

June 13, 2023 – CBS 8: Alzheimer’s San Diego hosts ‘Date With A Cure’

June 9, 2023 – CBS 8: Alzheimer’s San Diego’s Date with a Cure event

June 9, 2023 – Union-Tribune: How close is an Alzheimer’s disease cure? Doctors share answers at free, upcoming webinar

May 9, 2023 – CBS 8: In Sickness and in Health | A family’s journey navigating mild cognitive impairment

April 12, 2023 – KPBS: San Diego County has a crisis response team for Alzheimer’s patients

January 3, 2023 – Union-Tribune: Free webinar for long-distance caregivers

October 17, 2022 – FOX 5: San Diegans come out in support of Walk4ALZ

October 15, 2022 – CBS 8: San Diegans join together for Walk4ALZ at Balboa Park, San Diego neighborhoods

October 14, 2022 – FOX 5: Walk4ALZ 2022 with Linda Cioffi

October 11, 2022 – CBS 8: Alzheimer’s San Diego prepares for Walk4ALZ

October 7, 2022 – Union-Tribune: Alzheimer’s San Diego aims to raise $500,ooo during annual walk fundraiser

July 7, 2022 – FOX 5: Revving up for an Alzheimer’s San Diego fundraiser

July 6, 2022 – CBS 8: Alzheimer’s San Diego opens new offices in San Marcos and Kearny Mesa with free services

March 16, 2022 – City News: San Marcos awards two new batches of COVID-19 Nonprofit Community Grants

March 15, 2022 – Coast News: San Diego Botanic Garden launches ‘Access Afternoons’ with Alzheimer’s San Diego, others

January 4, 2022 – Union-Tribune: Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation awards more than $80,000

December 21, 2021 – Union-Tribune: Give the gift of self-care to caregivers this holiday season

November 24, 2021 – CBS 8: Alzheimer’s San Diego discusses warning signs of the disease

October 16, 2021 – Union-Tribune: Alzheimer’s San Diego raises more than $400,000 during annual fundraiser walk

October 16, 2021 – FOX 5: Kathleen Bade emcees the Walk4ALZ

October 16, 2021 – KUSI: San Diegans come together to Walk4ALZ

October 16, 2021 – CBS 8: San Diegans Walk4ALZ at Balboa Park

October 14, 2021 – FOX 5: The Walk4ALZ is this Saturday

October 12, 2021 – CBS 8: Alzheimer’s San Diego honors volunteer companion

September 2, 2021 – FOX 5: Alzheimer’s San Diego taking part in the first annual San Diego Gives

August 25, 2021 – Spotlight on the Community Podcast: Inaugural local giving initiative crushes participation goal

August 20, 2021 – San Diego Business Journal: Alzheimer’s San Diego named finalist for Nonprofit of the Year

July 27, 2021 – CBS 8: How baseball helps the well-being of Alzheimer’s patients

July 20, 2021 – Union-Tribune: Local researchers discuss newly OK’d Alzheimer’s drug, more during annual Date with a Cure

July 10, 2021 – CBS 8: Rides4ALZ raises record amount for local Alzheimer’s support and research

July 10, 2021 – ABC 10: Local bikers raise more than $222,000 for Alzheimer’s San Diego

July 10, 2021 – KUSI: Hundreds of bikers join Rides4ALZ 2021

July 9, 2021 – CBS 8: Motorcycle ride to benefit Alzheimer’s San Diego

July 5, 2021 – CBS 8: Reopenings mean more in-person events for Alzheimer’s San Diego

June 30, 2021 – NBC 7: Alzheimer’s San Diego CEO talks San Diego Gives

June 24, 2021 – CBS 8: Making a difference in the community with San Diego Gives

June 16, 2021 – CBS 8: Motorcycle ride to benefit Alzheimer’s San Diego

June 8, 2021 – FOX 5: FDA approves first Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 years despite controversy

June 7, 2021 – CBS 8: Local researcher talks about new Alzheimer’s drug, Date With A Cure

June 7, 2021 – KPBS: FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug

June 7, 2021 – CBS 8: Reaction to Alzheimer’s drug approval

June 5, 2021 – Union-Tribune: Is county ready to meet demands of growing number of residents with dementia?

May 18, 2021 – Union-Tribune: How to take over financial responsibilities as a family caregiver

May 14, 2021 – CBS 8: AleSmith creates new brew to benefit Alzheimer’s San Diego

February 16, 2021 – Union-Tribune: Family caregivers now eligible for vaccination, but some of their loved ones are not

February 5, 2021 – FOX 5: Alzheimer’s San Diego advocates for local caregivers to get COVID-19 vaccine

January 11, 2021 – Union-Tribune: Memory care admins await news of when vulnerable residents, staff can receive vaccine

December 22, 2020 – SD News: COVID-19 Community Response Fund grants $1.8 million to help those in need

December 16, 2020 – Times of San Diego: Alzheimer’s research alliance receives $7.46 million to advance studies

December 15, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Supervisor Dianne Jacob leaves legacy of support for Alzheimer’s patients, caregivers

December 7, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Alzheimer’s San Diego celebrates 5 years of supporting local dementia community

December 3, 2020 – CBS 8: Alzheimer’s San Diego celebrates 5-year anniversary

November 25, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation grants $80,000 to various programs

November 9, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Universal design and dementia: Creating a safe and happy home

November 5, 2020 – Good Marks for Biogen Alzheimer’s Drug Touted in San Diego: Closer to FDA OK

October 17, 2020 – CBS 8: Community, news anchors join the “Virtual” Walk4ALZ

October 15, 2020 – CBS 8: Alzheimer’s San Diego looking to support more local families, after surge in volunteers

October 15, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Alzheimer’s San Diego holds virtual Walk4ALZ to support local efforts

October 14, 2020 – CBS 8: 2020 Walk4ALZ to take place “virtually”

October 12, 2020 – FOX 5: Virtual Walk4ALZ is this weekend + tips for dementia caregivers during COVID-19

September 15, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Paying it back – Millennials tackle caregiving duties for aging parents

August 18, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Alzheimer’s San Diego launches new program to support those with dementia living alone

July 24, 2020 – Coronado Eagle: Help for seniors during pandemic

July 23, 2020 – CBS 8: 2 photos of same woman show pandemic’s impact on some nursing home residents

July 22, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Free ‘Take Me Home’ event helps family caregivers enroll loved ones prone to wandering

July 21, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Free virtual support means caregivers, care recipients don’t need to feel alone

July 18, 2020 – CBS 8: 4th annual Rides4ALZ is a ‘virtual’ success

July 18, 2020 – FOX 5: Rides4ALZ unites bikers for Alzheimer’s support & research

July 18, 2020 – KUSI: Ride for Alzheimer’s goes virtual for 2020

July 15, 2020 – CBS 8: Alzheimer’s San Diego hosting ‘virtual’ motorcycle ride

July 9, 2020 – FOX 5: Gearing up for the virtual Rides4ALZ

July 6, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Date with a Cure updates community on Alzheimer’s research

June 6, 2020 – Pet Encounter Therapy pets provided drive-in delights for those with dementia

May 28, 2020 – FOX 5: “Critter Drive-In” for people living with dementia

May 27, 2020 – CBS 8: Drive-thru pet therapy at Helen Woodward unites animals with Alzheimer’s patients

March 30, 2020 – CBS 8: Coronavirus: Helping those with Alzheimer’s through social isolation & coronavirus

March 20, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Online resources launched to support caregivers and seniors during social distancing

March 20, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Resources to help cope with coronavirus

March 16, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Covid-Diaries, Could coronavirus keep him from his wife’s world?

March 11th, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Local nursing homes, senior services take measures to prevent coronavirus spread

February 25th, 2020 – Union-Tribune: ‘Take Me Home’ program helps find most vulnerable population when they wander

January 30th, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Alzheimer’s San Diego trains ‘Gatekeepers’ to help people showing signs of dementia

January 20th, 2020 – Union-Tribune: Gun safety workshop to educate community about firearms and dementia

November 21st, 2019 – Alzheimer’s Disease: News 8’s Marcella Lee and her mom begin the journey

November 5th, 2019 – ABC 10: Free holiday photo shoots from Alzheimer’s San Diego

November 5th, 2019 – CBS 8: Alzheimer’s San Diego provides free holiday photos

October 24th, 2019 – Biogen to seek FDA approval of new Alzheimer’s drug next year

October 19th, 2019 – CBS 8: Thousands attend the 2019 Walk4ALZ

October 19th, 2019 – FOX 5: Thousands attend the 2019 Walk4ALZ

October 19th, 2019 – ABC 10: Thousands attend the 2019 Walk4ALZ

October 19th, 2019 – KUSI: Thousands attend the 2019 Walk4ALZ (2/2)

October 19th, 2019 – KUSI: Thousands attend the 2019 Walk4ALZ (1/2)

October 18th, 2019 – Alzheimer’s San Diego free gun-lock program reaches first anniversary amid new gun-safety legislation

October 17th, 2019 – FOX 5: Walk4ALZ preview & common “cure” scams to avoid

October 17th, 2019 – KUSI: Preview of the 2019 Walk4ALZ

October 14th, 2019 – FOX 5: Giving the gift of time

September 17th, 2019 – Alzheimer’s San Diego screens new documentary

September 16th, 2019 – Monthly Daughterhood Circle meetings are open to all family caregivers

September 12th, 2019 – Dementia & Guns: San Diego gun storage ordinance now in effect

August 26th, 2019 – No cure yet, but progress made in managing and detecting Alzheimer’s

August 2nd, 2019 – Biotech Notebook: Human-monkey chimeras, Alzheimer’s and more

July 21st, 2019 – Hundreds of bikers raise money for families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease

July 21st, 2019 – CBS 8 covers Rides4ALZ 2019

July 21st, 2019 – KUSI covers Rides4ALZ 2019

July 21st, 2019 – ABC 10 covers Rides4ALZ 2019

July 17th, 2019 – Ensuring quality emergency care for people living with dementia

July 16th, 2019 – Where to look for a caregiver support group

July 11th, 2019 – Rides4ALZ 2019 preview on FOX 5 San Diego

June 14th, 2019 – Walk4ALZ leader’s “Quest” brings in big bucks

May 21st, 2019 – Modern snake oil: FDA cracks down on dietary supplement companies’ fraudulent Alzheimer’s claims

May 10th, 2019 – If you’re diagnosed with dementia, should you lose your 2nd Amendment rights?

April 25th, 2019 – New bill could incentivize Millennials to become dementia volunteers

April 2nd, 2019 – Local play partners with Alzheimer’s San Diego

February 19th, 2019 – Love still blooms, even in the shadow of Alzheimer’s

December 13th, 2018 – Alzheimer’s Response Team Brings New Approach to Emergencies

December 6th, 2018 – New Alzheimer’s Response Team Helps San Diego Seniors In Crisis

December 5th, 2018 – Six months in, Alzheimer’s Response Team shows promising results

December 5th, 2018 – County program helping Alzheimer’s patients gets recognized by state

November 21st, 2018 – A record-setting $83K in Rancho Bernardo grants awarded

November 15th, 2018 – Alzheimer’s San Diego receives donation from Jerome’s Furniture

October 20th, 2018 – Fight against Alzheimer’s brings thousands to Balboa Park

October 20th, 2018 – Thousands walk for Alzheimer’s support, research

October 19th, 2018 – Alzheimer’s San Diego readies for Saturday fundraiser, WALK4ALZ at Balboa Park

October 19th, 2018 – Preview: 2018 Walk4ALZ

October 17th, 2018 – One of a kind partnership gives free gun locks to people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

October 16th, 2018 – Ways to help prevent wandering

October 15th, 2018 – Pet therapy at Walk4ALZ

September 10th, 2018 – For Alzheimer’s caregivers, self-care comes first

August 30th, 2018 – BBQ benefits Alzheimer’s research

August 14th, 2018 – Alzheimer’s San Diego giving out free gun locks for dementia patients

August 13th, 2018 – When dementia patients want to keep their guns, consider a free gun lock

July 15th, 2018 – Rides4ALZ: Hundreds of motorcyclists ride to raise money for Alzheimer’s San Diego

July 8th, 2018 – Politically Speaking: Millennials Caring for Loved Ones With Alzheimer’s

June 25th, 2018 – Alzheimer’s San Diego the only local nonprofit to be recommended for funding by all 5 supervisors

June 12th, 2018 – Leucadia woman new leader of Alzheimer’s San Diego

June 11th, 2018 – Students create Alzheimer’s walk to raise awareness

June 6th, 2018 – The power of reminiscence gardening

June 4th, 2018 – A caregiver’s story: ‘I learned to let people help me’

June 4th, 2018 – Back under the same roof: Multigenerational caregiving

June 4th, 2018 – 12 organizations every caregiver should know

June 3rd, 2018 – As more people develop dementia, what to do about their guns?

May 9th, 2018 – Alzheimer’s cases on the rise in San Diego

April 20th, 2018 – Big increase in dementia patients expected in San Diego County

April 20th, 2018 – $1.3M Grant Aims to Develop Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

April 20th, 2018 – New study shows the escalating toll of Alzheimer’s on San Diego families

April 20th, 2018 – Mounting toll of Alzheimer’s in lives, dollars in San Diego spelled out in reports

April 16th, 2018 – Alzheimer’s San Diego to innovate through respite grant

April 15, 2018 – Nonprofit receives grant from NBC 7, Telemundo 20 (fourth item down)

April 1, 2018 – Alzheimer’s San Diego: Help find a cure (page 26)

January 10, 2018 – Local Girl Scouts create manual to help families (page 3)

December 5, 2017 – New crisis team to focus on Alzheimer’s, dementia patients

December 1, 2017 – Girl Scouts team with Alzheimer’s San Diego

November 10, 2017 – Discovery may show earliest stage of Alzheimer’s

November 8, 2017 – Darlene Shiley to match $100K in donations to Alzheimer’s San Diego (third item down)

October 21, 2017 – FOX 5 San Diego coverage of Walk4ALZ at Balboa Park

October 21, 2017 – KUSI comes out to Walk4ALZ at Balboa Park

October 19, 2017 – Caregiving best practices + Walk4ALZ

October 18, 2017 – Walk4ALZ + living with Alzheimer’s

October 6, 2017 – Taking a walk for her mother, taking steps to cure Alzheimer’s

September 9, 2017 – Event highlights challenges, hope for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers

August 14, 2017 – 150 bikers show up to support SD Rides4ALZ

August 12, 2017 – KFMB radio | Shelita Weinfield & Jessica Empeno of Alzheimer’s San Diego

August 10, 2017 – Alzheimer’s San Diego + SDG&E team up for SD Rides4ALZ

July 20, 2017 – Local motorcyclist to ride in Alzheimer’s San Diego fundraiser

July 14, 2017 – Do parents’ Alzheimer’s disease doom their children?

July 14, 2017 – Local doctors discuss Alzheimer’s genetic testing

July 9, 2017 – Tips to keep loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia safe

June 25, 2017 – San Diego People: Living with Alzheimer’s Disease

June 6, 2017 – GPS tracker helping families of Alzheimer’s patients

May 30, 2017 – CDC: California Alzheimer’s Deaths Jump 87 Percent Since 1999

May 17, 2017 – Free local screenings to fight Alzheimer’s

May 10, 2017 – “So You Think You Can Dance” judge Mary Murphy to speak at Alzheimer’s San Diego event (fourth item down)

February 17, 2017 – Free Alzheimer’s screenings on tap

December 29, 2016 – Alzheimer’s San Diego: Independence Paying Off

December 25, 2016 – Making a Difference: TackleALZ

December 15, 2016 – Ballroom Dancing is Good for the Brain

December 11, 2016 – San Diego People Alzheimer’s Disease

December 7, 2016 – Alzheimer’s Group Still Wants Presence

October 13, 2016 – Alzheimer’s San Diego Walk

September 11, 2016 – Light-hearted but serious on Alzheimer’s

September 10, 2016 – A dose of hope from Alzheimer’s researchers

September 1, 2016 – New Alzheimer’s drug could be medicinal game changer

August 18, 2016 – Free Memory Screenings to be offered in San Diego

August 16, 2016 – San Diegans get FREE GPS Device through Alzheimer’s San Diego

August 15, 2016 – Families of Alzheimer’s patients receive life saving device

Mar. 2, 2016 – Event set Saturday for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Jan. 26, 2016 – Female Flag Football Game Raises Money to Tackle Alzheimer’s

Jan. 11, 2016 – Life After Caregiving

Dec. 21, 2016 – Chapter was Right to Secede from National

Dec. 3, 2015 – 2 More Local Chapters Leave Alzheimer’s Association

Nov. 29, 2015 – Alzheimer’s Chapter Has Much At Stake In Split

Nov. 27, 2015 – Mission Forward or Mission Forgotten

Oct. 21, 2015 – More turmoil in fight against Alzheimer’s