VOTE: Walk4ALZ 2023 lapel pin
We need your vote! Help choose the design for this year's Walk4ALZ lapel pin.
Reducing the Risk of Wandering
Wandering is a common behavior for people living with dementia and can result in dangerous situations. There are several ways to reduce the risk of wandering and tools that can be put in place to help locate someone in the case that wandering occurs.
¿Por qué las personas mayores repiten cosas?
Es muy común que las personas mayores repiten historias o hagan preguntas una y otra vez, especialmente si tienen Alzheimer o demencia. No lo están haciendo a propósito. Este comportamiento se debe a cambios en el cerebro.
Meet the Researchers: Date with a Cure 2023
Meet the expert panel for this year's Date With A Cure research forum, which will be held Tuesday, June 13th via Zoom.
Recap | 2023 Visionary Luncheon & Auction
Our annual Visionary Luncheon & Auction was back in full effect on May 5, 2023 on a day filled with sunshine in La Jolla. Read a recap of the event and view photos of the auction items as well as our wonderful guests.
Using Humor Throughout the Dementia Journey
Clinical Care Coach Corner: Living with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia is never easy. It can cause feelings of stress, anxiety, and sadness in the person living with dementia and their care partner(s), which is why it’s important to maintain a sense of humor throughout the journey.
Meet Joaquin Ortiz, our Director of Education!
Although Joaquin may be relatively new to the organization, having joined in August 2022, they and the rest of the education team have already made impressive strides in the goals they have for the education department to help people affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Self-Compassion for the Care Partner
Clinical Care Coach Corner: The experience of caring for an individual with dementia is often a challenging one. It is emotionally, mentally, and physically draining. Self-compassion is a skill that can be practiced and we can all learn how to better care for ourselves over time.
Meet Caitlin Wion, our Data Manager!
From record keeping to helping run event operations, Caitlin's work plays an essential role in helping everyone at our organization stay up to date on vital information regarding clients and donors. Read more about our Data Manager!
Our Partnership with One Safe Place
When the opportunity to connect with One Safe Place presented itself, we were excited to get on board, as we knew it would be a great way to offer our services more prominently in North County. Read more about our plans at OSP this year, as well as the other unique ways this benefits our community.
