Empowering Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and their Families

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Supporting Alzheimer's Patients and Families

We are a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on educating and supporting families affected by Alzheimer's disease in the San Diego area through therapeutic resources and engaging information.

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We provide essential information and support for Alzheimer's patients and their families in San Diego.

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What causes Alzheimer's

While the exact cause isn’t fully understood, scientists believe it's due to a mix of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Abnormal buildups of proteins in and around brain cells (called amyloid plaques and tau tangles) are key features.

What's Alzheimer's disease

Imagine the brain as a complex computer. With Alzheimer’s, certain parts of the brain start to “shut down,” making it harder to remember names, hold conversations, or even recognize loved ones. It's not just about forgetting things—Alzheimer’s deeply affects how someone thinks, feels, and interacts with the world around them.

Common Risk Factors

  • Age (most common after age 65)

  • Family history and genetics

  • Head injuries

  • Poor heart health (high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.)

  • Lack of physical and mental activity

Symptoms and Functional

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An elderly couple stands together, the woman seated in a wheelchair holding a blue folder with a gold logo. The man stands beside her, wearing a dark blue shirt with a patterned design. A decorative wall with a branching pattern and birds is in the background.
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Memory Loss

Confusion and difficulty with familiar tasks

Trouble with Language

Mood and Personalitity changes

Difficulty recognizing loved ones

Wandering or getting lost

The San Diego Alzheimer Advocates provided invaluable support and resources for my family. Their dedication to educating us about Alzheimer's has made a significant difference.

John Doe

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