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