Chronic disease support & resources
Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Alzheimer’s San Diego
Shiley Center for Education and Support
3635 Ruffin Rd Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 492-4400 or visit our website for resources at www.alz.org
Programs, resources and events throughout East County and San Diego for Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
The Glenner Memory Care Centers
3866 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone (619) 543-4704 or visit our website at [email protected]
Adult day care programs and education seminars
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's Association of San Diego
640 W Solana Cir Unit 25, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: (858) 999-5671
The Parkinson’s Association of San Diego office provides information and referral services, educational workshops to help plan for the future, and periodic symposia for both patients and families and medical professionals. They offer community health care programs that include the innovative Minds and Motion Health Services. The services that assist patients and families include an extensive support group network, individual, family and group counseling, and therapeutic programs like Treble Clefs and Simple Movement.
Diabetes Care
American Diabetes Association (Permanently Closed)
5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92122
Phone: (619) 234-9897 or visit our website at:
www.diabetes.org
Education and support groups, legal advocacy and rights, treatment and care programs and community events.
Blindness Support
Blind Community Center of San Diego
1805 Upas Street
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 298-5021
www.BCCSD.org
Business Hours:
9:00am to 1:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. and Friday
Closed Thursday, Saturday, & Sunday
Celebrating 67 years!
BCCSD MISSION: To enrich the lives of blind and visually impaired adults and children, preparing them for a normal, active life in a society that is principally sighted.
Healthier Living with Chronic Conditions Workshops
Healthier Living with Diabetes and Chronic Conditions Workshops
For more information call 800-339-4661.
Sponsored by HHSA San Diego and Partners in Care Foundation
Workshops held throughout San Diego and East County that focus on Nutritious Eating, Relaxation Techniques, Handling Medication, Improving Communication, etc. Award winning curriculum designed by Stanford University to help participants live a healthier, happier life.
Alzheimer’s San Diego
Shiley Center for Education and Support
3635 Ruffin Rd Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 492-4400 or visit our website for resources at www.alz.org
Programs, resources and events throughout East County and San Diego for Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
The Glenner Memory Care Centers
3866 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone (619) 543-4704 or visit our website at [email protected]
Adult day care programs and education seminars
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's Association of San Diego
640 W Solana Cir Unit 25, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: (858) 999-5671
The Parkinson’s Association of San Diego office provides information and referral services, educational workshops to help plan for the future, and periodic symposia for both patients and families and medical professionals. They offer community health care programs that include the innovative Minds and Motion Health Services. The services that assist patients and families include an extensive support group network, individual, family and group counseling, and therapeutic programs like Treble Clefs and Simple Movement.
Diabetes Care
American Diabetes Association (Permanently Closed)
5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92122
Phone: (619) 234-9897 or visit our website at:
www.diabetes.org
Education and support groups, legal advocacy and rights, treatment and care programs and community events.
Blindness Support
Blind Community Center of San Diego
1805 Upas Street
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 298-5021
www.BCCSD.org
Business Hours:
9:00am to 1:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. and Friday
Closed Thursday, Saturday, & Sunday
Celebrating 67 years!
BCCSD MISSION: To enrich the lives of blind and visually impaired adults and children, preparing them for a normal, active life in a society that is principally sighted.
Healthier Living with Chronic Conditions Workshops
Healthier Living with Diabetes and Chronic Conditions Workshops
For more information call 800-339-4661.
Sponsored by HHSA San Diego and Partners in Care Foundation
Workshops held throughout San Diego and East County that focus on Nutritious Eating, Relaxation Techniques, Handling Medication, Improving Communication, etc. Award winning curriculum designed by Stanford University to help participants live a healthier, happier life.
Resource Centers
Grossmont Healthcare District Health and Wellness Library
9001 Wakarusa Rd., La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 825-5010
Hours:
Monday: 9 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM–8 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday: 9 AM–8:00 PM
Friday: 9 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday: 9 AM–1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
One of the few libraries in San Diego County that focuses on only Health & Wellness Resources. It was created to meet the health needs of local residents by providing current health information from authoritative and reliable sources, both in print and online forms. Visit the library for research assistance, free health education programs, pamphlets DVDs anatomical models, charts, online databases, fitness kits that can be checked out to try at home, and a website with extensive links to all major health topics.
The library space is open to the public. Public computers are available, study rooms, and one conference room (may be reserved by eligible nonprofits). The library now hosts a Health & Wellness Book Mobile.
Sharp Senior Resource Center
9000 Wakarusa Rd., La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 740-4214
The professionals at the Sharp Senior Resource Centers provide information about and referrals to Sharp HealthCare and other resources in your community. Learn the positive aspects of aging and how to maintain good health by taking advantage of the many educational seminars hosted at any of the centers.
Free or low-cost activities include:
Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network
How do you live your life with Rheumatoid Arthritis? Find articles and information about treatment options and learn more about managing your life.
https://www.rheumatoidarthritis.org
Grossmont Healthcare District Health and Wellness Library
9001 Wakarusa Rd., La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 825-5010
Hours:
Monday: 9 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM–8 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday: 9 AM–8:00 PM
Friday: 9 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday: 9 AM–1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
One of the few libraries in San Diego County that focuses on only Health & Wellness Resources. It was created to meet the health needs of local residents by providing current health information from authoritative and reliable sources, both in print and online forms. Visit the library for research assistance, free health education programs, pamphlets DVDs anatomical models, charts, online databases, fitness kits that can be checked out to try at home, and a website with extensive links to all major health topics.
The library space is open to the public. Public computers are available, study rooms, and one conference room (may be reserved by eligible nonprofits). The library now hosts a Health & Wellness Book Mobile.
Sharp Senior Resource Center
9000 Wakarusa Rd., La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 740-4214
The professionals at the Sharp Senior Resource Centers provide information about and referrals to Sharp HealthCare and other resources in your community. Learn the positive aspects of aging and how to maintain good health by taking advantage of the many educational seminars hosted at any of the centers.
Free or low-cost activities include:
- Lectures—Topics include caregiving, fall prevention, brain health, arthritis, memory skills and more.
- Fitness—Gentle exercise, yoga and more.
- Safety—Join Project CARE (Community Action to Reach the Elderly) is a free service for seniors or disabled adults who live alone and provides daily phone calls, Vial of Life information and more.
- Screenings—Diabetes, cardiac risk factor, lung function, blood pressure, medication management, stroke, osteoporosis, cancer and more.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network
How do you live your life with Rheumatoid Arthritis? Find articles and information about treatment options and learn more about managing your life.
https://www.rheumatoidarthritis.org
