Take on Alzheimer’s Resources
Take on Alzheimer’s campaign’s focus is on education and awareness, with the priority to inform all Californian’s about Alzheimer’s disease, help them understand the early warning signs and provide guidance around where to seek available resources.
Handouts
What You Need to Know about Alzheimer’s Disease - an introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease and top signs to look our for
Alzheimer’s 101: Myth vs Fact - common myths and facts about Alzheimer’s Disease
Breaking the Silence on Alzheimer’s: Conversation Starters - here are some ways to broach the subject with your family if you’re noticing signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Webinar: Challenging the Stigma of Alzheimer’s in Ethnic Communities
Caregivers and health experts say the stigma of #Alzheimer’s in many communities prevents effective care. One leading AAPI veteran in the field says the branding of Alzheimer’s diagnosis is tantamount to calling someone crazy. In this briefing, people on the front lines of Alzheimer’s — both medical researchers and on the ground level — share what they’ve learned about addressing cultural taboos around Alzheimer’s and other forms of #dementia among older adults and people with disabilities, in communities ranging from #Latino, #Black, #AAPI and #LGBT+.
Dr. Lucía Abascal, CDPH
Dr. Dolores Gallagher Thompson, Professor Emerita, Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine
Dr. María Aranda, USC Professor of Social Work and Gerontology, and Executive Director of USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Lunae Chrysanta, Manager of Training and Transformation, Openhouse SF -Petra Niles, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles – Senior Manager, Education & Outreach, African American Community
Social Media Carousels and Videos