The George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, Inc.

Six in ten people with Alzheimer's disease will wander. Medic Alert+Safe Return Program assists in the identification and safe, timely return of individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias who become lost. The Glenner Memory Care Centers are proud to be a registration site for Medic Alert+Safe Return.

Education is provided throughout the county of San Diego to caregivers learning to cope with Alzheimer's disease. Classes are offered regularly throughout the year and provide information and training on dementia care topics such as disease overview, communication, behavior issues and activities. Individualized in-house training for facilities and agencies can be arranged on a variety of topics. Our educational classes are comprised of those that have just begun the challenge of caregiving, those who have been caring for a loved one for years and those who have lost their loved ones.We have spouses, adult children, partners, and friends that all have differences but one major issue in common, a person they love dearly has Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia such as Parkinson's, Huntington's, or Lewy-body. Support Groups are open to the public and are provided weekly at each of our day care centers. The Support Groups offer caregivers the opportunity to share success and frustrations, gain support, and hear about updates on Alzheimer's disease and care techniques.

Our staff is available to provide information, referral, and counseling as needed by our participants, their families and caregivers, and our San Diego community. We want to ensure that those suffering from dementia, and their caregivers, never feel alone while dealing with this devastating disease. We are here to help San Diegans access the many services provided by the Glenner Centers and other agencies throughout our community.

The Guardian Angel Program is facilitated by George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, Inc. and funded by County of San Diego/Aging & Independence Services. The program creates opportunity for inter-generational socialization with the mission to reduce the isolation of seniors in long-term care facilities. George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, Inc. recruits, trains, educates and pairs volunteers with seniors in partnered long-term care facilities throughout the county. Call us today to partner with this program or to schedule an interview with the Volunteer Program Coordinator.