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Walk Wednesday: The Men Remember
The Men's Support & Discussion Group at Alzheimer's San Diego, led by the incredible Larry Hamon, has created their own Walk4ALZ team called The Men Remember. Keep reading to find out why they are so passionate about Walk4ALZ, in their own words.
New: Gun safety program
Alzheimer’s San Diego is now providing free gun locks to families impacted by dementia that have a firearm in the home. These locks can secure firearms and help prevent an accident or injury.
Bethann’s Facebook fundraising success
Thanks to Facebook, fundraising has never been so easy.
Walk Wednesday: Rose Adams fights for her mom
“On September 4th, 2013, I lost my mom for the second and final time," Rose Adams explains. Rose, like many others, watched her mother slip away to Alzheimer's disease. But she's channeled her grief into action.
Walk Wednesday: Ann’s Army is on a mission
Ann Owens is a veteran walker. For her, each Walk4ALZ is a mission. The goal: to find a cure for Alzheimer’s. She’s lived through the pain and heartache caused by this disease, as it weaved its way through her own family. Five of her seven aunts have it. Two have already died.
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.