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Alzheimer’s San Diego website wins 2020 dotCOMM Awards
Alzheimer's San Diego was recently recognized for excellence in website content and creativity by the prestigious 2020 dotCOMM Awards.
Fighting FTD: One San Diegan’s crusade for education & a cure
Wanda Smith is no stranger to a common form of dementia. She describes her experience as “a family tree of neurological conditions...the number of individuals could wrap around a ballroom.”
Social Worker Spotlight: Meet Brooke
Working at Alzheimer’s San Diego seemed to be a natural fit for Brooke Silveria – she’s always been passionate about stigma reduction for those with cognitive differences and/or mental disabilities. After all, Brooke’s grandad had Alzheimer’s.
Traveling & Dementia: Tips to know before you go
Whether you plan to take a trip during the COVID-19 pandemic, or after, we've put together a timeless guide for traveling with someone living with dementia – and the warning signs that it may no longer be possible to do safely.
And the Walk4ALZ Pet Mascot is…
Thank you to everyone who voted in the Walk4ALZ 2020 Pet Mascot Contest! And the winner is...
How COVID-19 is affecting family caregivers
Family caregivers are under a heightened amount of stress at any given time – but the COVID-19 pandemic certainly doesn't help. A recent survey found that those who identified as family caregivers consistently reported more strain than non-caregivers during the pandemic.