About the Alzheimer's Association
The North Bay Office
Programs, Services and more
Facts about Alzheimer's
Hodge Podge
100
This is the signature color of the Alzheimer's Association, representing both stability and passion
What is purple?
100
These two cities are home to the North Bay offices
San Rafael and Santa Rosa
100
True or False, the Alzheimer's Association only offers support for dementia caregivers, not those with a diagnosis
False; we offer many Early Stage Support Groups and Early Stage Engagement Programs
100
This is the number one risk factor for Alzheimer's
What is Age
100
A World without Alzheimer's and all other dementia
What is our vision
200
He was the founding president of the Association and with the help of a few vital volunteers, founded the Alzheimer's Association in 1980
Jerome (Jerry) Stone
200
These are the two signature fundraisers of the Alzheimer's Association
Walk and The Longest Day
200
This evidence-based class is an intensive 6 week course for dementia family caregivers, and is a clinical training. Hint: Lauren is teaching an in-person one in this office next month
What is Savvy
200
Many studies indicate that this diet can promote brain health
What is the Mediterranean diet, the DASH diet, or the MIND (Mediterranean Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet
200
The color of a giraffe's tongue (hint: you see A LOT of it on Walk day)
Purple
300
By calling this free telephone number, anytime day or night, people with dementia, caregivers, and the public can receive help in over 200 languages
What is the Helpline, 800-272-3900?
300
These five counties are served by the North Bay offices
What are Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake
300
Three of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Are
-Memory Loss that disrupts daily life
-Challenges in planning or solving problems
-difficulty completing familiar tasks
-confusion with time or place
-trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
-new problems with words in speaking or writing
-misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
-decreased or poor judgement
-withdrawal from work or social activities
-changes in mood or personality
300
Quitting smoking, eating a healthy and balanced diet, engaging in physical activity, staying socially engaged, and getting enough sleep are 5 of the 10 ways to love this body organ
What is the brain
300
This happy-go-lucky Regal Blue Tang in "Finding Nemo" suffers from anterograde amnesia, or the inability to form new memories.
Who is Dori?
400
The symbol of the Alzheimer's Association, seen here, represents this
What is our dual mission of people and science (helping those affected while seeking a cure)
400
This is the number of years that Shelley has worked for the Alzheimer's Association
What is 17
400
On this day every year our representatives from our Chapter go to Sacramento to meet with legislators and ask them for their support
What is Advocacy Day
400
True or False: Brain imaging and Cerebrospinal fluid testing is always part of the diagnostic process for Alzheimer's
False. They can be, but the diagnostic process varies from person to person, and physicians use a variety of approaches and tools to help make a diagnosis
400
In this month we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month. One of the many things to be grateful for.
What is November
500
What is the name of the Alzheimer's Association's sister organization that lobbies government officials in support of funding for patients and research?
What is AIM (Alzheimer's Impact Movement)
500
Our goal is to reach and serve what percentage of the 65+ population of our territory in this fiscal year
What is 1%
500
Name three of the ways the Alzheimer's Association is here to support family caregivers
-Education Programs
-Support Groups
-Respite Program
-Information and Referral
-24/7 Helpline
-Website
-Alz Connected
500
This new experimental drug shows potential as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease, and according to new Phase 3 trail results, may actually slow the progression of cognitive decline
What is Lecanemab
500
This animal has the largest animal brain on the planet, weighing up to 20 pounds
What is a sperm whale