Tasneem Vakharia

Alzheimer's San Diego is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in the county. The non-profit company is based in San Diego, CA. The organization serves nearly 100,000 people impacted by dementia locally and offers a comprehensive range of free services, including personalized dementia support, community education and training, support groups (including language-specific and specialized groups), respite services, and memory screenings. Many services are available in Spanish to serve the Latinx community. The organization provides educational resources about Alzheimer’s disease, covering its progression, causes, diagnosis, and management, and addresses disparities in diagnosis among racial and ethnic groups. Professional education is also offered for those working with dementia patients. Community engagement is encouraged through volunteering, fundraising events, and donations. The CEO of the company is Eugenia L. Welch.