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The Alzheimer’s Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter provides information and education not only on AD but on coping with it both as a patient and a carrer. They also have a wide range of meetings and talks around the county: http://www.sanalz.org/site/PageServer
The Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center believes that research into AD is vital to help people with the disease, and investigates ways to prevent it occurring or even developing. People with AD can participate in clinical research trials that can help them and others: http://adrc.ucsd.edu/research.html
The George G Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc, is an organization that specializes in day care facilities as well as family support: http://www.alzheimerhelp.org/
The County of San Diego Aging and Independence Services provides a number of services for people with AD and their carers: http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/
The National Institute on Aging’s online Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center provides general information on AD and links to clinical trials: http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/
See also my articles on:
The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease: www.examiner.com/examiner/x-6929-San-Diego-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d19-The-10-warning-signs-of-Alzheimers-disease
Alzheimer's disease - some facts and figures: www.examiner.com/examiner/x-6929-San-Diego-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d19-Alzheimers-disease--some-facts-and-figures
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