Eric Thompson, Director of Communications and Marketing for the Alzheimer's Association of San Diego and Imperial Chapter, and Julia Chang, a volunteer community educator for the Association, discuss the challenges faced by the 600,000 caregivers in San Diego County, the importance of early intervention and the Association's $20 million in research funding. Julia shares her personal experience as a caregiver for her grandmother and highlights the "Empowered Caregiver" program. Eric emphasizes the significance of the FDA's approval of the first Alzheimer's blood test and the need for continued support and awareness.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Ver todos los episodios