Alzheimer’s San Diego

Specialties

Providing care and support for San Diego families living with Alzheimer’s Disease, while advancing local research for a cure.

History

Established in 1981.

Late last year, the board of the San Diego chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association® announced their decision to separate from the National Alzheimer’s Association®. Alzheimer’s SAN DIEGO, a new, locally-​operated organization has been formed in order to best serve those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia in San Diego. The new entity, has taken over the programs and partnerships that the community has relied on for more than 35 years.

Meet the Manager

Mary B.

Manager

Mary Ball, President & Chief Executive Officer, brings versatile experience from leadership roles in business, government, and nonprofit sectors to an organization that serves the more than 60,000 individuals and their families who are battling the disease today in San Diego.

Ball has played a crucial role in the incredible progress San Diego has made to advance care and cure in our community.

Through her innate ability to inspire key community leaders to join the effort, and lead a team rooted in their commitment to serving families, Ball has helped build an incredible local momentum for addressing the Alzheimer’s epidemic in San Diego.