Alzheimer's Los Angeles

Join us for a live webinar on December 4 at 10 am to learn how to keep your family members living with dementia safe at home. We’ll be discussing caregiver strategies, available technology, and how to prevent wandering. The event includes a welcome message from Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath and a presentation from L.A. Found on available technologies in LA County. Register online: https://bit.ly/3U4xY8m

"We have two dogs & four cats, and they don’t care if I have dementia." Watch Ron's story in ‘EARLY MEMORY LOSS: Getting Help Matters' https://lnkd.in/g5FpBeS2 In Part 2 of this series, five people with early memory loss share their stories and why it’s important to get a diagnosis as early as possible. AlzheimersLA.org / 844.HELP.ALZ (844.435.7259)

“We heal in community. We do not heal in isolation.” https://lnkd.in/gyudS6BQ Watch Carolyn's story in ‘EARLY MEMORY LOSS: Getting Help Matters' In Part 2 of this series, five people with early memory loss share their stories and why it’s important to get a diagnosis as early as possible. AlzheimersLA.org / 844.HELP.ALZ (844.435.7259)

“Alzheimer’s was something that I associated with elderly folks. That wasn’t how I perceived myself.” -Charles Watch Charles's story in ‘EARLY MEMORY LOSS: Getting Help Matters' https://lnkd.in/gD-WaG6B In Part 2 of this series, five people with early memory loss share their stories and why it’s important to get a diagnosis as early as possible. AlzheimersLA.org / 844.HELP.ALZ (844.435.7259)

“I don’t want people to forget the me they knew” -Ron In Part 2 of this series, five people with early memory loss share their stories and why it’s important to get a diagnosis as early as possible. Watch the trailer for Part 2 of ‘EARLY MEMORY LOSS: Getting Help Matters' https://lnkd.in/gYiyVbSx

Nearly half of dementia cases are preventable! The 2024 Lancet dementia report identified 14 key risk factors, plus two new ones, suggesting that 45 percent of dementia cases could be preventable with lifelong intervention. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4q_Gp5t Scientists identify gene variant that may protect against APOE ε4-related Alzheimer’s risk Certain versions of the fibronectin 1 gene may protect people with the APOE ε4 gene from increased Alzheimer’s disease risk, according to an NIA-funded study. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVpm4xYG Role of glucose metabolism in Alzheimer’s disease In Alzheimer’s disease, misfolded beta-amyloid and tau proteins accumulate in the brain. This leads to the progressive loss of connections between neurons. At the same time, glucose metabolism declines in certain types of brain cells, called astrocytes and microglia. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqzvCsck Special thanks to Alzheimer's Orange County for permission to reprint. alzheimersla.org | 844.HELP.ALZ (844-435-7259) | [email protected]

?Prepara tus pa?uelos! La familia Ramírez se despide de su querida Abue Gloria. MIRA el episodio 4 de la temporada 3: https://lnkd.in/ehnjZEra Si usted o alguien que conoce tiene preguntas o inquietudes acerca de la enfermedad de Alzheimer visite AlzheimersLA.org/espanol o llame al número gratuito 844.HELP.ALZ (844.435.7259) Guión escrito y dirigido por Jessica Silvetti Editado por Yessenia Sanchez Protagonizada por Elba Escobar y Leticia LaBelle, con Luis Alberto Aracena y Renata Mena Ortiz Productora Ejecutiva Angela Landis Este proyecto fue posible gracias a los fondos recibidos de la Fundación Arthur N. Rupe ? #hispanicheritagemonth

Get your tissues ready! The Ramirez family says goodbye to their beloved Grandmother Gloria. WATCH Season 3, Episode 4: https://lnkd.in/g57ypCZ8 If you or someone you know has questions or concerns about Alzheimer’s visit AlzheimersLA.org or call toll free at 844.HELP.ALZ (844.435.7259) Written & Directed by Jessica Silvetti Edited by Yessenia Sanchez Starring Elba Escobar and Leticia LaBelle, with Luis Alberto Aracena, and Renata Mena Ortiz Executive Producer Angela Landis This project was made possible by funds received from the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation. ? #hispanicheritagemonth

Get your tissues ready! The Ramirez family says goodbye to their beloved Grandmother Gloria. WATCH Season 3, Episode 4: https://lnkd.in/g57ypCZ8 If you or someone you know has questions or concerns about Alzheimer’s visit AlzheimersLA.org or call toll free at 844.HELP.ALZ (844.435.7259) Written & Directed by Jessica Silvetti Edited by Yessenia Sanchez Starring Elba Escobar and Leticia LaBelle, with Luis Alberto Aracena, and Renata Mena Ortiz Executive Producer Angela Landis This project was made possible by funds received from the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation. ? #hispanicheritagemonth

La familia Ramírez cuenta con el apoyo de una trabajadora social, una enfermera y un capellán mientras lidian con el estrés y las emociones durante los cuidados paliativos de su Abue en el hospicio. MIRA el episodio 3 de la temporada 3: https://lnkd.in/gSz_7PXR Si usted o alguien que conoce tiene preguntas o inquietudes acerca de la enfermedad de Alzheimer visite https://lnkd.in/gs2Q_Er2 o llame al número gratuito 844.HELP.ALZ (844.435.7259) Guión escrito y dirigido por Jessica Silvetti Editado por Yessenia Sanchez Protagonizada por Elba Escobar y Leticia LaBelle, con Luis Alberto Aracena y Renata Mena Ortiz Productora Ejecutiva Angela Landis Este proyecto fue posible gracias a los fondos recibidos de la Fundación Arthur N. Rupe #hispanichheritagemonth