Program areas at George G Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers
Day care services: The organization operates three day care Centers in san diego county, providing day care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. These Centers help hundreds of individuals remain socially and physically active in loving home-like adult health Centers, thus delaying premature institutional placement. Weekly Family education services help families understand The disease and to support their role as caregiver. Additionally, collaborative partnerships with leading san diego institutions position The organization on The cutting edge of research, education, community, advocacy and care.
Guardian angels: through The guardian angel program, volunteers are matched with seniors in long-term care facilities. These volunteers commit to making three one-hour visits a month to provide companionship and friendship, which enhances The life of an isolated senior as well as The volunteer.
Education and training: The organization provides training and counseling services for The benefit of caregivers and medical professionals who gain an understanding in caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Further, The organization is a continuing education provider licensed through The board of registered nursing and The California department of social services that offers specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care education to professional and medical caregivers.
Town square: gggafc originally developed town square, intellectual property specifically designed to facilitate an environment for immersive reminiscence therapy and bring its adult day care participants back to a time where their memories are The strongest. Reminiscence therapy has been shown to reduce agitation, improve mood and improve sleep quality. As consideration for The assignment of this intellectual property, gggafc receives a percentage of franchise fees and gross sales paid by sh town square franchising.