Multilingual Family Caregiver Dementia Care Training Program Alzheimer’s Los Angeles has launched the Multilingual Family Caregiver Dementia Care Training Program, offered through the CalGrows workforce training and development program. Registration is now open for courses available to caregivers working with older adults and people […]

Dia de los Muertos: Honoring Those who Have Passed and Celebrating Life 

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a colorful and vibrant Mexican celebration. It is celebrated annually on November 1^st and 2^nd. This tradition creates a unique and meaningful way […]

Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration in the United States that recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic/Latino Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the US. Celebrated from September 15 to October 15, it […]

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month

In recognition of National Emergency Preparedness Month, here are some tips on how to plan for an emergency, communicate during an emergency, and prepare for after an emergency when you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another […]

Beware of Predatory Clinics

Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. While there is a lot of news coverage about the recent FDA approval of a new treatment for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s, any organization, clinic, or healthcare professional that […]

Several bills continue to move through the California state legislature. If passed, these bills could impact Alzheimer’s family caregivers.

AB 518 (Wicks) Paid family leave: eligibility: care for designated persons

This bill will expand the definition of “family member” for the […]