Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Addressing Family and Cultural Challenges

Nov 1

In this YouTube Exclusive video, we tackle Alzheimer's impact on individuals and families with insights from experts Eugena Welch, the president and CEO of Alzheimer's San Diego, and dementia educator Nelly Hernandez. Learn how Alzheimer's San Diego supports those affected by offering practical guidance and resources.

More about Eugenia Welch

Eugenia Welch is the President/CEO for Alzheimer’s San Diego and has been volunteering with people living with dementia since she was 16. She turned that passion into a career, and spent nearly twenty five years as the Executive Director at two different assisted living and memory care communities in California, before joining Alzheimer’s San Diego. She has also volunteered for several nonprofits across the county, including serving on our own Community Advisory Council. During her tenure in the Senior Living Industry, Eugenia was named Executive Director of the Year by the California Assisted Living Association. Her ultimate goal is that organizations like ours someday become irrelevant, thanks to the discovery of an effective treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s.

More about Nellie Hernández

Nellie Hernandez is a Dementia Educator for Alzheimer’s San Diego. She provides education to individuals, families, and community members in English and Spanish. She helps create a culturally relevant curriculum and deliver the classes in Spanish. Nellie holds a bachelor’s degree in Child & Family Development from SDSU, and a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Phoenix. She has worked with families of various backgrounds for over 30 years in social services, education, and mental health fields. Her goal is to continue to use her culturally sensitive and inclusive approach to empower others.