Spotlight: Westchester Support Group
Celebrating nearly two years helping people in Westchester
Nearly two years ago, we established a support group in Westchester, filling a need of local family caregivers. A Speaker’s Bureau volunteer, Loli Ramezani, stepped up to facilitate and was able to participate in our support […]
Dementia Friendly – Caltech
Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union is Dementia Friendly!
In October 2019, we hosted our first Dementia Friendly Business training for the Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union. Staff learned the warning signs of dementia, how to effectively communicate and interact with […]
Remembering Nancy
In 2016, Nancy Paulikas wandered away from her family while visiting LACMA. This November would have been her 59th birthday. Wandering can happen at any time. People with dementia can become easily confused or overwhelmed, making them more susceptible to getting lost. Are you prepared […]
Jane, Support Group Facilitator
Jane Farmer, Support Group Facilitator
The Inland Empire has 68,000 people living with Alzheimer’s disease and supportive services are in high demand. By 2030, that number will increase by nearly 50%! One of our Inland Empire Support Group Facilitators, Jane Farmer, shares her experience as a […]
Dementia Friendly Monrovia
Monrovia designated a Dementia Friendly City On June 4, 2019, the City of Monrovia proclaimed the month of June 2019 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and recognized the city as a Dementia Friendly City. This action was the result of advocacy by Nathan Kirschenbaum […]
Early Career Investigator Awards 2019
2019 Early Career Investigator Award Recipients
Each year Alzheimer’s Los Angeles honors researchers early in their career. This award honors both the work they are currently doing and their potential to contribute significantly to the field in the future. The hope is that this award […]