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Northern California and Northern Nevada
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the Alzheimer’s Association, diversity is imperative and integral to our mission. It is vital to what we do and a promise we make to those we serve. Our team of dedicated professionals understands that valuing diversity and inclusiveness is critical to the success of our mission.
We seek to be inclusive of the millions of people currently affected by Alzheimer’s disease, their caregivers, and the communities in which they live. The Alzheimer’s Association views diversity broadly and includes considerations of, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, regional, place or national origin, religion, language and persons with disabilities.
As the American population ages and becomes increasingly more diverse, the Alzheimer’s Association will expand its mission activities and initiatives to remain highly inclusive and meet the demand for culturally and linguistically sensitive information and increased awareness to persons living with the disease.
The Alzheimer’s Association will continue to cultivate relationships with diverse communities by sharing our time, talent, resources and exchanging ideas. As such, our diversity and inclusiveness charter will help us to fulfill our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s disease.
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African American
For upcoming education programs, contact Cynthia Taylor, African American Outreach Specialist. Cynthia.taylor@alz.org.
Support Groups
Oakland
Lunch and Learn for African American Caregivers (potluck)
2nd Friday, 11:00am to 1:00pm
North Oakland Senior Center
5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
(Info: Cynthia Taylor at 925.284.7942)
San Francisco
2nd Thursday, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Jones United Methodist Church
1975 Post St. (at Steiner)
2nd Floor Conference Room
(Info: Robert Williams at 415.921.7653)
Asian Outreach
NEW! Asian Web Portal
For upcoming Chinese education programs, contact Peining Chang, Chinese Outreach Specialist. Peining.Chang@alz.org
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Facilitators: Janice Tsai and Frances Choo, volunteers for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Held on 2nd Saturday of every month.
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Asian Community Center
7375 Park City Drive
Sacramento, Ca
Offers help to families and individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, especially the caregivers. The following are the suggested activities: education, video watching, experience sharing, listening, and planning. Both facilitators speak fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Taiwanese. For more information, please contact Lucy Chao, Program Specialist, at (916) 393-9026 ext. 222.
Support Groups
Cantonese Speaking
San Francisco
3rd Wednesday, 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Self Help for the Elderly. Adult Day Care Services
408 22nd Ave.
(Call to confirm: 415.677.7556)
Mandarin Speaking
San Jose
John XXIII Multi-Services Center
195 E. San Fernando St.
(Peining Chang at 650.623.3143)
Japanese or English
San Jose
Yu-ai Kai, Japanese American Community Senior Center
588 N. 4th Street
(Wesley Kazuo Mukoyama, 408.294.2505)
Latino Outreach
Support Groups
Spanish Speaking
Oakland
Café y Charla
1st Wednesday, 10:00am to 11:30am
Posada de Colores Senior Apartments
2221 Fruitvale Ave.
