From Learning to Connection. A reflection from the Caregiver University Conference 2026

Tips for safely enjoying summer with someone living with dementia, including hydration, simple activities, and creating calm, meaningful moments.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2026 Health Projects Center Awarded Multi-Year Grant from Monterey Peninsula Foundation Santa Cruz, CA - Health Projects Center (HPC) has received a $130,000 multi-year operating grant from Monterey Peninsula Foundation to enhance programs for older adults and individuals with complex health needs. This funding will expand access to essential services and resources for communities in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties. The grant support

Each May, we recognize Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate the contributions, resilience, and independence of older adults. This month, we’re also reflecting on how we can better support individuals as they age. The 2026 theme of Older Americans Month is Champion Your Health. This month, we highlight prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as key parts of healthy aging. This includes supporting independence however possible. Implementing technology is one way

Commitment to Caregiving Award Ceremony at the Caregiver University Conference in Hollister, CA. Commitment to Caregiving Every day, countless caregivers dedicate themselves to their loved ones' well-being, often facing unseen challenges with compassion, strength, and quiet determination. Every year, the Caregiver University Conference becomes a stage for stories of resilience and devotion. At least one individual is honored with the Commitment to Caregiving award, but behind

Mark and Maria My husband Mark is a retired firefighter. Mark was an extreme athlete running 26 marathons, 2 Ultra 100s, triathlons and qualified for Boston Marathon and to this day looks physically fit, it's his brain that is not. It was an uphill battle getting a diagnosis for this illness. It took us 4 years of constant searching and reaching out to different neurologists for help. We ended up at Stanford finally, and in early 2024 Mark was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementi