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.
HOW TO: Make the most of your Walk4ALZ page
It's Walk4ALZ season – and we're excited for the flexibility this year's virtual Walk brings! To answer all of your technology and fundraising questions, our Development Team recently hosted our first Walk Tech Day. Keep reading for a summary of helpful tips from the event to make the most out of your Walk page.
NEW: Introducing the VITALZ program
More than 84,000 people in San Diego County are living with dementia – and 1 out 4 of them live alone. To support this sizable population, Alzheimer's San Diego has created a new program called VITALZ (Volunteers in Touch)!
Social Worker Spotlight: Meet Ellen
Ellen Boucher, a San Diego native, joined the staff at Alzheimer’s San Diego as a Dementia Care Consultant and Support & Discussion Group Coordinator in early 2020. But she’s been a familiar face around the office well before then – she’s spent many years serving as a volunteer.
Ask a Social Worker: I’m Still Me
In this edition of our “Ask a Social Worker” series, we share a powerful letter from an Alzheimer’s San Diego client.