The Alzheimer’s Association hosted a free research reception for Northern Santa Barbara County area residents at the Santa Maria Wisdom Center Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a presentation on the latest Alzheimer’s research delivered by Alzheimer’s Association Program Director and Research Champion Susan Howland, Master of Science in Gerontology.

In California, there are currently over 700,000 people aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s, along with their 1.12 million unpaid caregivers. According to Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, the disease kills more than prostate cancer and breast cancer combined.

Alzheimer’s Association Program Director Susan Howland, speaks with residents about the latest research developments of Alzheimer’s and dementia during a free reception in Santa Maria Wednesday.

Information on Alzheimer’s care was made available during a free research reception at the Santa Maria Wisdom Center Wednesday night.

Northern Santa Barbara County area residents attended a free Alzheimer’s research reception at the Santa Maria Wisdom Center Wednesday evening.

Alzheimer’s Association National Board Member and Orcutt resident Tony Gonzales, shares his personal experience being diagnosed with mild-cognitive impairment at age 47, at the Santa Maria Wisdom Center Wednesday evening.

Northern Santa Barbara County area residents attended a free Alzheimer’s research reception with guest speakers at the Santa Maria Wisdom Center Wednesday evening.

The Alzheimer’s Association held a research reception at the Santa Maria Wisdom Center Wednesday evening. The Wisdom Center is a fully licensed and certified Adult Day Health Care program.