OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide affordable and accessible adult day care and support services to families affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory impairment diseases. We do this by providing innovative adult day care programs, family support, case management, crisis intervention, family and community education, advocacy, information and referrals.

CORE VALUES

COMPASSIONATE CARE · INTEGRITY · TEAMWORK · EMPATHY · DIGNITY

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide innovative adult day care and support services to families affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory impairment diseases. We do this by providing quality adult day care programs, family support, case management, crisis intervention, family and community education, advocacy, information and referrals.

CORE VALUES

COMPASSIONATE CARE · INTEGRITY · TEAMWORK · EMPATHY · DIGNITY

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In keeping with our mission to help families affected by Alzheimer’s disease, our co-founder, Joy Glenner, wrote a book called, "When Your Loved One Has Dementia".

OUR HISTORY

Our legacy begins with our founders, Dr. George G. Glenner and his wife Joy. Dr. Glenner, was a physician and Alzheimer’s researcher at the UCSD School of Medicine and worked tirelessly to better understand the pathology of the disease. He became world-renowned for his research and identification of the beta-amyloid protein. This protein is considered the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease and has allowed researchers to make valuable inroads.

We are proud to share that to this day, the UCSD School of Medicine continues to honor the great work of Dr. Glenner by recognizing a graduating fourth-year UC San Diego medical student who demonstrates superior clinical skills, dedication to compassionate medical care and a commitment to study, apply and advance scientific knowledge – in short, the attributes of Dr. Glenner himself. The award is called The George G. Glenner Memorial Award and consists of a certificate, $1,000 in cash and inscription of the awardee’s name on a perpetual bronze plaque in the UC San Diego School of Medicine.*

While Dr. Glenner’s discoveries and explorations helped to advance our knowledge, the concern for the families affected by Alzheimer’s provided the poignant foundation for our centers. The Glenners were very concerned with the enormous stress the disease puts on caregivers. They saw the day-to-day struggles of families desperate for help.

In fact, the organization was born out of a heartfelt response made by the Glenners after receiving a late night call from a family caregiver struggling with his wife’s dementia. The pressures of caregiving had taken an emotional toll and this family caregiver wanted to end his wife’s life as well as his own. It was this experience that moved the Glenners to establish services for those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and their passion and determination to help these families is what defines us today.

*For more information, please visit: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/education/undergrad/student_affairs/Pages/senior-award-recipients.aspx. (NOTE: Dr. Glenner’s papers and memorabilia are open to the public and can be viewed at the UC San Diego Geisel Library. To view online, please visit: https://library.ucsd.edu/speccoll/findingaids/mss0389.html.)

October 24, 1982 – Dr. Glenner and Joy Glenner join President Reagan in the Oval Office as he signs the proclamation designating the week of Thanksgiving as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Week. They became advocates for increasing national recognition of Alzheimer’s disease through a congressional bill that required 255 co-sponsors. Passage of this bill led to another bill the following year that designated the entire month of November as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and led to a large increase in funding to the NIH for scientific research.

SHARING THE CARING

San Diego News Anchor, Marti Emerald, narrates a video sharing our mission of Sharing the Caring. Over 3 decades later, the Glenner Centers are still “Sharing the Caring” with San Diego families affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

OUR HISTORY

Our legacy begins with our founders, Dr. George G. Glenner and his wife Joy. Dr. Glenner, was a physician and Alzheimer’s researcher at the UCSD School of Medicine and worked tirelessly to better understand the pathology of the disease. He became world-renowned for his research and identification of the beta-amyloid protein. This protein is considered the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease and has allowed researchers to make valuable inroads.

We are proud to share that to this day, the UCSD School of Medicine continues to honor the great work of Dr. Glenner by recognizing a graduating fourth-year UC San Diego medical student who demonstrates superior clinical skills, dedication to compassionate medical care and a commitment to study, apply and advance scientific knowledge – in short, the attributes of Dr. Glenner himself. The award is called The George G. Glenner Memorial Award and consists of a certificate, $1,000 in cash and inscription of the awardee’s name on a perpetual bronze plaque in the UC San Diego School of Medicine.*

While Dr. Glenner’s discoveries and explorations helped to advance our knowledge, the concern for the families affected by Alzheimer’s provided the poignant foundation for our centers. The Glenners were very concerned with the enormous stress the disease puts on caregivers. They saw the day-to-day struggles of families desperate for help.

In fact, the organization was born out of a heartfelt response made by the Glenners after receiving a late night call from a family caregiver struggling with his wife’s dementia. The pressures of caregiving had taken an emotional toll and this family caregiver wanted to end his wife’s life as well as his own. It was this experience that moved the Glenners to establish services for those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and their passion and determination to help these families is what defines us today.

*For more information, please visit: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/education/undergrad/student_affairs/Pages/senior-award-recipients.aspx. (NOTE: Dr. Glenner’s papers and memorabilia are open to the public and can be viewed at the UC San Diego Geisel Library. To view online, please visit: https://library.ucsd.edu/speccoll/findingaids/mss0389.html.)

October 24, 1982 – Dr. Glenner and Joy Glenner join President Reagan in the Oval Office as he signs the proclamation designating the week of Thanksgiving as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Week. They became advocates for increasing national recognition of Alzheimer’s disease through a congressional bill that required 255 co-sponsors. Passage of this bill led to another bill the following year that designated the entire month of November as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and led to a large increase in funding to the NIH for scientific research.

SHARING THE CARING

San Diego News Anchor, Marti Emerald, narrates a video sharing our mission of Sharing the Caring. Over 3 decades later, the Glenner Centers are still “Sharing the Caring” with San Diego families affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

QUESTIONS?

Have a question about our services? Want to learn about payment options? Interested in attending a support group?

QUESTIONS?

Have a question about our services? Want to learn about payment options? Interested in attending a support group?

QUESTIONS?

Have a question about our services? Want to learn about payment options? Interested in attending a support group?

SUPPORT OFFICE TEAM

CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
619-543-4700
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
619-543-4700
Fernando Moscoso

Fernando Moscoso

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
619-543-4700
Uriel Pérez

Uriel Pérez, B.S.

DIRECTOR OF INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING / DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES
619-349-4082
Gloria de Aragon Baker

Gloria de Aragon Baker

DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY
619-616-7966
Mindy Baker, Ph.D.

Mindy Baker, Ph.D.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
619-349-4219
Shannon Patel

Shannon Patel, LCSW

MEMORY CAFÉ DIRECTOR
619-616-7988
Tanya Navarro

Tanya Navarro Arriaga, MSW

GLENNERCARE™ PROGRAM DIRECTOR
1-833-770-CARE (2273)
Barbara Matias, R.N.

Barbara Matias, R.N.

DIRECTOR OF CLINCAL SERVICES
619-349-5830
Steve Poses

Stephen Poses, M.D.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

ADULT DAY CENTER TEAM

Kristyn Bojorquez

Kristyn Bojorquez, LCSW

TOWN SQUARE® CHULA VISTA PROGRAM DIRECTOR
619-420-1703
Sheila Argeanton, B.S.

Sheila Argeanton, B.S.

ENCINITAS PROGRAM DIRECTOR
760-635-1895
Pam Givens

Pam Givens, B.A.

HILLCREST PROGRAM DIRECTOR
619-543-4704

JOIN OUR TEAM?

Interested in joining our team and making a difference in the life of someone with dementia?

JOIN OUR TEAM?

Interested in joining our team and making a difference in the life of someone with dementia?

JOIN OUR TEAM?

Interested in joining our team and making a difference in the life of someone with dementia?

THE ADMIRAL RIDENOUR TEAM RECOGNITION AWARD

Each year, the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc.® award a select group of employees the Admiral Ridenour Award in recognition of the staff members who, as judged by their peers, have provided the Glenner Centers with outstanding service.

THE ADMIRAL RIDENOUR TEAM RECOGNITION AWARD

Each year, the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc.® award a select group of employees the Admiral Ridenour Award in recognition of the staff members who, as judged by their peers, have provided the Glenner Centers with outstanding service.

THE ADMIRAL RIDENOUR TEAM RECOGNITION AWARD

Each year, the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc.® award a select group of employees the Admiral Ridenour Award in recognition of the staff members who, as judged by their peers, have provided the Glenner Centers with outstanding service.

2023
AWARD
WINNERS

ENCINITAS CENTER

Farnoosh Sasan

Registered Nurse

HILLCREST CENTER

Kaylee Killebrew

2X WINNER!

Activity Coordinator

CHULA VISTA CENTER

Karla Rubio-Twilliger

Enrollment Director

Bella Buenrrostro

2X WINNER!

Activity Coordinator

Encinitas Past Recipients

2003 Corazon Sirio
2004 Maria Perez
2005 Corazon Sirio
2006 Maria Perez-Romero
2007 Betty Labolle
2008 Corazon Sirio
2009 Debbie Henson
2010 Lisa Pena
2011 Uriel Perez
2012 Uriel Perez
2013 Rocio Molina
2014 Corazon Sirio
2016 Kristi Beria, RN
2017 Bhanumati Kumar
2020 Cindy Murray
2021 Bhanumati Kumar
2022 Eileen Walden

Hillcrest Past Recipients

2010 Christine Tiede
2011 Mariana Garcia
2012 Maria Stefanic
2013 Shannon Santos
2014 Tina Rakowski, RN
2015 Theresa Gonzalez
2016 Wendy Vue, CAN
2017 Maria Stefanic and Shannon Santos
2018 Maria Stefanic
2019 Jacqueline James (Program Aide)
2020 Maria Stefanic
2021 Maria Stefanic
2022 Kaylee Killebrew

Chula Vista Past Recipients

2005 Laura Aribuabo
2006 Rebecca Zazueta
2007 Jesus Leon
2008 Carmelita Allanigue
2009 Ana Salas
2010 Rebecca Zazueta
2011 Laura Aribuabo
2012 Ana Salas
2013 Moyses Olden
2014 Andrea Rojas
2015 Rebecca Zazuete
2016 Angelica Mendoza
2020 Patricia Campbell
2021 Pamela Givens
2022 Bella Buenrrostro

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ADVISORY COUNCIL

Founders

GEORGE G. GLENNER, M.D. (1927-1995)

JOY GLENNER, PRESIDENT EMERITUS

Board of Directors

OFFICERS

HOWARD SMITH, CHAIR

DAWN EGAN, VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY

K. JILL OSMARS, ESQ., TREASURER

DIRECTORS

DOUGLAS CALLANT

Kathy Garcia, MD

KIE COPENHAVER, CSA, RCFE, RHIA

JULIE DERRY, MBA, CSA

WINNIE PAK, PH.D.

Advisory Council

DR. DANIEL D. SEWELL, M.D., CHAIR

AMY ABRAMS, M.S.W., M.P.H., C.M.C.

DOMINICK ADDARIO, M.D.

MOHAMMED AHMED, M.D.

MARIO GARRETT, PH.D.

MARY ELLEN GROSS, M.S.

KENNETH KHOURY, M.D.

NEIL LEVINE, M.D.

RICK MENDLEN

HOANG NGUYEN, M.D.

MICHAEL RAFII, M.D., PH.D.

JAIRO ROMERO, M.D.

MARK H. TUSZYNSKI, M.D., PH.D.

LISA DELANO-WOOD, PH.D

PETER J. WHITEHOUSE, M.D., PH.D.