Dementia
Dementia is a general term used to categorize impairments in one’s cognitive abilities including memory, judgment, reasoning, language, problem-solving, and other cognitive functions that are prevalent enough to interfere with day-to-day life. This term includes Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other forms of dementia-related memory loss. To learn more and find resources, feel free to check out the information listed here.
Events
San Francisco, CA
Living with Dementia Caregiver Support Group
-The UCSF Living with Dementia Caregiver Support Group provides an environment for families and friends of patients diagnosed with dementia to share their experiences and receive support. Walk-ins are welcome. This group is free and is co-sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association and UCSF Memory and Aging Center.
San Francisco, CA
Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
-The UCSF Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Caregiver Support Group provides education as well as support to the caregivers and families of people with FTD and related neurodegenerative diseases, such as progressive nuclear palsy or corticobasal degeneration. The group addresses the needs of FTD caregivers, whose concerns are often different from those of Alzheimer's disease caregivers. The format is informal, with open discussion and occasional speakers. Attendance is free, and no reservation is needed.
San Francisco, CA
Living with Dementia Caregiver Support Group
-The UCSF Living with Dementia Caregiver Support Group provides an environment for families and friends of patients diagnosed with dementia to share their experiences and receive support. Walk-ins are welcome. This group is free and is co-sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association and UCSF Memory and Aging Center.