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Storytelling Contest: Volunteering & COVID-19
We are excited to launch our first-ever storytelling contest! The prompt is "Creativity during COVID: Share how a lesson you learned as a volunteer at Alzheimer's San Diego helped you cope during the pandemic OR how you've still managed to connect as a volunteer despite social distancing."
Talk with Teepa Snow: Caregiving, Compassion, and COVID-19
We are thrilled to host an upcoming event with renowned dementia educator Teepa Snow!
The winning 2020 Walk4ALZ pin design is…
Vote to decide the design for the 2020 Walk4ALZ lapel pin!
Research updates: April 2020
It can seem like there’s a new Alzheimer’s “breakthrough” almost every day. We sift through the headlines and pull together the relevant, reputable research updates for you. Here are 6 things you should know about Alzheimer’s and dementia research from the last month.
COVID-19 vaccine scams and more
COVID-19 poses an urgent public health risk – but with it comes the risk of scams and fraud targeting older adults, too. As of this writing, there is still no proven cure or vaccine for coronavirus. Yet con artists are appearing everywhere trying to capitalize on people’s fear.
Ask a Social Worker: Handling armchair “experts”
As part of our Ask a Social Worker series, Mina Nilchian, MSW, tackles some common questions and scenarios that dementia care partners face. This edition focuses on the well-meaning “experts” you may encounter among your family and friends.
