California 2022-23 Budget
After weeks of negotiations, the California Legislature and Governor came to an agreement on the state’s 2022-23 budget. The original version of the budget (SB 154) included our ask of $20 million for an Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiver education pilot. Unfortunately, the final version of […]
Celebrating Diversity: Pride Month 2022
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month
June is Pride Month, when we highlight the wide spectrum of gender identity and sexual orientation in our community. For those who identify LGBTQI+, dealing with Alzheimer’s can have its own specific difficulties. Meet Michelle, […]
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month which celebrates the cultures and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. AAPI communities are highly diverse and comprised of approximately 50 […]
National Volunteer Month 2022
Interview with Volunteer Deb K.
How are you connected with Alzheimer’s Los Angeles?
When my mom was officially diagnosed in 2018, I wanted to get into action and figure out how to deal with this disease. I was referred to Alzheimer’s […]
Federal Appropriations for Alzheimer’s
Federal Appropriations for Alzheimer’s Research and Programs — Fiscal Year 2022
On March 9, 2022, the Senate and House Appropriations committees introduced a bipartisan appropriations agreement for funding for the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2022. This $1.5 trillion spending bill includes […]
Visionary Women’s Afternoon Tea 2022
Visionary Women’s Afternoon Tea highlights Alzheimer’s as a women’s issue
On Friday, March 11, 2022, Alzheimer’s LA hosted the 6th Annual Visionary Women’s Afternoon Tea hosted by SAG Award winning actress Sharon Lawrence. The event, which to honored two remarkable women who have made a […]