Youth Movement Against Alzheimer's at UCLA, The

OUR MISSION As the founding chapter of the national organization, we strive to promote understanding of Alzheimer's disease among youth and young adults by providing opportunities to help those affected by the disease and learn about its impact within society. Through stigma reduction, brain health education, and collective action, we aim to empower students to change the trajectory of Alzheimer's disease. We offer students the opportunity to interact with dementia patients through our volunteering program in partnership with the memory care center at The Watermark Westwood Village, a senior living center right by UCLA. Every year, we participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, a fundraiser hosted by the Alzheimer's Association. Powered by Hilarity for Charity, we also provide brain health education and advocacy initiatives to expand our impact. OUR VISION A culture where youth embrace aging and alleviate the impact of Alzheimer's.

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Signatories: Hanadi Kamal, Erika LI, and Esmeralda Menjivar

Advisor: Pamela R Cysner