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 […]
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 […]