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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.

A Beacon for Fellow Caregivers

Rodney is part of the Center for Caregiver Advancement’s group of interns who help enroll IHSS providers in CCA’s caregiver training programs. Last year, he participated in CCA’s 10-week IHSS+ Alzheimer’s course, which provides specialized training for caregivers caring for somebody showing signs…

UCSF: Shift to Remote Learning and its Impact

Research highlights CCA’s transition to virtual training during the pandemic and how caregivers adapted to a a video-based classroom.

Specialized ADRD Training, Year 2 Report

In 2019, UCSF was awarded a five-year, $3.2 million California Department of Public Health Alzheimer’s Research Award to study the impact of IHSS+ Alzheimer’s training in partnership with the Center for Caregiver Advancement (formerly CLTCEC) and Alameda Alliance for Health (AAH). Under the…

A Second Set of Eyes for the Care Team

Trained caregivers are pivotal to helping people with Alzheimer’s remain in their homes. Proper training ensures that the caregiver understands the disease and knows strategies on how to provide better care.

Finding Creative Ways to Give Care

Linda says the most illuminating part of the IHSS+ Alzheimer's caregiver training in Alameda County was the module on how each stage of Alzheimer’s and dementia affects the brain. It inspired her to think creatively with her caregiving.

40 Under 40: Rising Nurse Leaders

Meet 40 rising nursing leaders from the UCSF School of Nursing who are leading innovative changes and forging new paths to better health for our communities. These faculty, students and alumni, who are age 40 or younger, are already making significant contributions in health care.