ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO
Programs
Program 1 [2021]
ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO IS LOCALLY GOVERNED AND FUNDED BY THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE. CONTINUING A LEGACY STARTED MORE THAN 35 YEARS AGO, ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND COMPASSION CARE PARTNERS NEED TO ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME FOR BOTH THE PERSON LIVING WITH DEMENTIA, AND THEMSELVES. SINCE ITS CREATION IN 2015, ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO HAS PROVIDED INNOVATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ARE TAILOR-MADE FOR THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY - COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS OF PROGRAM SERVICES. THE DIVERSE RANGE OF DEMENTIA-SPECIFIC SERVICES INCLUDE: CLINICAL SERVICES - THE TEAM OF EXPERIENCED CLINICAL PROFESSIONALS SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY, HELPING FAMILIES UNDERSTAND THE DISEASE AND ITS SYMPTOMS, ASSISTING WITH LOCAL RESOURCES, CONNECTING FAMILIES TO NEEDED SERVICES AND PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. THESE EXPERTS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, PROVIDE IN-DEPTH GUIDANCE, PERSONALIZED CONSULTATION, AND FACILITATE FAMILY MEETINGS. ALZ COMPANIONS -ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO PROVIDES FAMILY CAREGIVERS WHAT THEY NEED MOST - A BREAK. THE ONLY VOLUNTEER-BASED, DEMENTIA-SPECIFIC RESPITE PROGRAM IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE LARGEST PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY, ALZ COMPANIONS PAIRS FAMILIES WITH TRAINED COMPANION VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE REGULAR FRIENDLY VISITS, FOCUSING ON COMPANIONSHIP AND SOCIALIZATION. AND EARLY STAGE SERVICES - SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES LEARNING TO LIVE WITH A NEW DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THE DISEASE, PLAN FOR THE FUTURE, COPE WITH CHANGES BROUGHT ON BY THE DISEASE, AND BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS ON THE SAME JOURNEY. IN ADDITION TO OFFERING SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS, ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO ALSO ADVOCATES FOR IMPROVED TREATMENTS AND QUALITY CARE. ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO PLAYS A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY, WITH KEY COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS, INCLUDING A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE COUNTY ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT, ADDRESSING THE IMPACT OF ALZHEIMER'S, IMPROVED CARE, CURE AND SUPPORT, AS WELL AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF COLLABORATION4CURE, AN UNPRECEDENTED LOCAL INITIATIVE BRINGING TOGETHER RESEARCH INSTITUTES TO ADVANCE LOCAL ALZHEIMER'S DRUG DISCOVERY.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.3MProgram 2 [2021]
EDUCATION - ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO IS THE LEADING SOURCE FOR DEMENTIA-RELATED EDUCATION IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, OFFERING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ON MORE THAN 25 DIFFERENT TOPICS SUCH AS LIVING WITH MEMORY LOSS, CHANGING RELATIONSHIPS AND INTIMACY, DEMENTIA 101, AND SAFETY AT HOME. SUPPORT AND DISCUSSION GROUPS - ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO CURRENTLY OFFERS MORE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS THAN ANY OTHER LOCAL PROVIDER - HELD IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND KOREAN. GROUPS PROVIDE REGULAR OPPORTUNITIES TO FIND COMFORT, GAIN HOPE AND STRENGTH, WHILE LEARNING FROM OTHER CAREGIVERS WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY ARE GOING THROUGH.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$393.4KProgram 3 [2021]
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS - THESE EXCITING AND COGNITIVELY STIMULATING ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE STAYING ACTIVE, BEING SOCIAL, AND CONNECTING WITH OTHERS - FOR BOTH PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS. ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON POSITIVE EXPERIENCES WHILE ALSO TEACHING CAREGIVERS TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES THAT CAN BE USED AT HOME.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$231.3K
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