Dementia doesn’t just take memory. Estimated read time: ~6 minutes. It takes timing. It takes your ability to say, “Here’s what I want.”It takes your ability to sign.It takes your ability to choose who’s in charge.It takes your ability to protect the house, the accounts, the kids, the spouse, the plan. And the most dangerous part? The window where you’re still legally “capable enough” to put protections in place can close faster than families expect. Not in a dramatic movie … [Read more...] about Dementia Planning While You’re Still Capable (Because the Window Closes Fast)
Womens History Month
When Memory Fades, Who Speaks for You? The Urgent Case for an Alzheimer’s Health Care Directive—And Why It Matters This Women’s History Month in California
Estimated read time ⏱️ 4 - 5 minutes It doesn’t begin with forgetting a name. It begins with something quieter—misplaced keys, a missed appointment, a story repeated twice in the same conversation. The early signs of Alzheimer’s disease are easy to dismiss, easy to rationalize. Until they’re not. In the United States, millions of families are living inside this slow unraveling. Alzheimer’s is not just a diagnosis; it is a prolonged goodbye. And yet, amid the emotional … [Read more...] about When Memory Fades, Who Speaks for You? The Urgent Case for an Alzheimer’s Health Care Directive—And Why It Matters This Women’s History Month in California
Mujeres Liderando con el Corazón: Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Celebra el Impacto Durante el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer
En un momento que capturó perfectamente el espíritu y la importancia del Mes de la Historia de la Mujer, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles reunió a líderes comunitarios, defensores, cuidadores y socios para un inspirador té de la tarde dedicado a reconocer el poderoso papel que las mujeres desempeñan en la lucha contra la enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras demencias relacionadas. El elegante Visionary Women Tea sirvió tanto como celebración como llamado a la acción, reuniendo a personas comprometidas con … [Read more...] about Mujeres Liderando con el Corazón: Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Celebra el Impacto Durante el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer
Women Leading With Heart: Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Celebrates Impact During Women’s History Month
In a moment that perfectly captured the spirit and significance of Women’s History Month, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles gathered community leaders, advocates, caregivers, and partners for an inspiring afternoon tea dedicated to recognizing the powerful role women play in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The elegant Visionary Women Tea served as both a celebration and a call to action—bringing together individuals committed to advancing research, awareness, and support … [Read more...] about Women Leading With Heart: Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Celebrates Impact During Women’s History Month
María Rita Valdez: The Woman Who Owned Beverly Hills Before Beverly Hills Existed
Read time: ~4–5 minutes. (Celebrating Women’s History Month) Los Angeles has a habit of forgetting the people who built it—especially the women, especially the women of color, especially the women whose power didn’t come from a microphone but from land, law, and nerve. So for March—Women’s History Month—let’s say her name with full respect: María Rita Valdez. Before Beverly Hills was a brand, before it was a zip code people flex, before Rodeo Drive became shorthand for luxury, that … [Read more...] about María Rita Valdez: The Woman Who Owned Beverly Hills Before Beverly Hills Existed
Sowing Seeds of Change: Attorney Collins’ Journey Empowering Women in Philanthropy
At the dawn of the New Year, Attorney Collins and her husband embarked on a soul-stirring journey to the captivating and storied town of Santiago de Cuba. Set against the backdrop of this picturesque locale was one of Cuba's grandest and most celebrated jazz festivals, a spectacle that resonated deeply with the couple's appreciation for cultural richness and artistic brilliance. Yet amidst the allure of jazz and the vibrant tapestry of local talent, they visited a humble yet … [Read more...] about Sowing Seeds of Change: Attorney Collins’ Journey Empowering Women in Philanthropy
