Today we stand on the brink of a national epidemic unlike anything we have experienced before. As the largest number of Americans ever reaches retirement age, Alzheimer’s (AD) and other similar progressive and fatal diseases such as Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, and Lewy-body threaten life as we know it. There are over 90,000 families right here in San Diego coping with these diseases every day.

The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc. (GGG/AFC) has been serving San Diego families touched by AD and other dementias for over 27 years. Caring for the whole family has been our highest priority through adult day care, education, support groups, crisis intervention, referrals, and financial assistance.

If you or a loved one needs help, please contact GGG/AFC. Don’t face this alone, call today.

Here are some recent statistics from the 2009 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures published by the Alzheimer’s Association:

• AD is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S.

• Every 70 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

• Alzheimer's and dementia triple healthcare costs for Americans age 65 and older

• The direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer's and other dementias to Medicare, Medicaid and businesses amount to more than $148 billion each year

For more detailed information on all aspects of our organization such as programs, financials, and management, visit our BetterGiving Portrait through the San Diego Foundation at http://bettergivingsd.guidestar.org/.  Please feel free to email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions.

Thank You To The Parker Foundation And CECO (San Diego County Employees Charitable Organization) for their recent support of the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc. through generous grants.  We very much appreciate your support of San Diego families touched by Alzheimer’s and other similar diseases.