Alzheimer’s Disease Program Award Announcement

The California Department of Public Health, Chronic Disease Control Branch, Alzheimer's Disease Program (ADP) is pleased to announce its final award to the following seven institutions to advance research on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias while addressing health disparities. Research...

24 People to Watch in 2024

Improving health and health care requires innovation, persistence and passion. Meet 24 people to watch in 2024 from the UCSF School of Nursing who are leading the charge to champion health equity, shape health policy and change the way we think about health care.

Openhouse has been supporting San Francisco LGBTQ+ seniors for 25 years

San Francisco has been called the LGBTQ+ capital of the world, setting the bar high for championing LGBTQ+ history, diversity, inclusivity and community. It’s home to the Castro and the Transgender District; month-long celebrations of Pride and Transgender History; queer and gender nonconforming...

Feeling heard and seen at Club 75

“I’m thankful I’m here.” That’s how Rhonda feels about living in San Francisco and being a participant at Openhouse + On Lok Community Day Services. She and her peers affectionately call the program Club 75—it’s their place to feel seen and heard as LGBTQ+ seniors.

Latest Developments in Alzheimer's and the AAPI, LGBTQIA+ Communities

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It begins with mild memory loss and progresses to more severe effects, in some cases leading to the loss of the ability to carry on a conversation or respond to the surrounding environment.

CCA to provide caregiver training in San Bernardino County

Center for Caregiver Advancement Receives $10 Million Grant to Provide Free Training for Caregivers in San Bernardino County Specialized training includes Alzheimer’s and related dementia care, emergency preparedness

Openhouse + On Lok Community Day Services: "Not Your Typical Center."

“Not your typical center” is how Openhouse + On Lok Community Day Services (CDS) describes its new, first-of-its-kind adult day center at 75 Laguna Street in San Francisco. CDS brings together the experience and community expertise of Openhouse and On Lok, a leading nonprofit provider of...

Alzheimer's Disease Program Award Announcement

The California Department of Public Health, Chronic Disease Control Branch, Alzheimer's Disease Program (ADP) is pleased to announce its intent to award seven (7) two-year research grants, totaling $8,730,744. The research categories focus on women, and communities of color, and on populations...

The Emotional Realities of Caregiving

In his mind, Carlos Corona has two mothers. One is of the past, the mother who was vibrant and energetic and could do everything. The other sits across from him today, unable to recognize her oldest son. “Once in a while, you look out of the corner of your eye, and think, those two pictures don’t...

How to Meet the Needs of a Diverse Aging Society

As our multicultural nation ages, the population of older adults over age 65 is projected to become increasingly racially and ethnically diverse.