The Faces of Caregiving
The Faces of Caregiving is an educational video series to help raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and other dementias by showcasing the personal stories of five unique Japanese and Japanese-American caregivers.
Videos released in spring 2019.
Made possible thanks to the generous support of the Keiro Grants Program and […]
Dementia Friends Spotlight
Dick C. Williams, Dementia Friend
I’ve been a Speaker’s Bureau volunteer and support group facilitator for Alzheimer’s Los Angeles for many years. As a home care agency owner, I need to ensure that all our caregivers and staff have a basic understanding of dementia. When […]
Care Counselor Spotlight: Juan
Juan Saavedra, Care Counselor Ever wonder how Alzheimer’s Los Angeles can be so dedicated to the people we serve? Look no further than our incredible team of Care Counselors. These dedicated individuals work tirelessly to help people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, their families, and friends.
In […]
Jim – Speakers Bureau Volunteer
Jim Kelly, Speaker’s Bureau Volunteer
After helping to care for his mother-in-law, Jim reached out to Alzheimer’s Los Angeles to find opportunities in which he could help those who were in similar situations. We asked him to volunteer as a Speaker’s Bureau member.
The Speaker’s Bureau […]
Speakers Bureau Volunteer Trainings 2019
Become a trained volunteer for Alzheimer’s Los Angeles:
Learn how to provide presentations about Alzheimer’s disease, brain health and caregiving. Help raise awareness about dementia and connect community members to valuable services.
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Black History Month 2019
In Honor of Black History Month
We remember the accomplishments of Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller (pictured above, at right), the first black psychiatrist in America and an early pioneer in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Dr. Fuller collaborated with Dr. Alois Alzheimer in identifying the […]