Alzheimer’s disease program

California Alzheimer’s Disease Centers

Mother and Daughter Holding Hands The California Alzheimer's Disease Centers (CADCs) are a statewide network of ten dementia care Centers of Excellence at university medical schools, established by legislation in 1984. The CADCs effectively and efficiently improve dementia health care delivery, provide specialized training and education to health care professionals, and advance the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

The CADCs also provide an important ongoing economic stimulus, attracting fiscal resources to meet the growing needs of Californians affected by dementia. These include industry and federal support for clinical trials and research; foundation and federal support for training programs, fellowships, and research grants; and private philanthropy.

Each CADC plays a critical role in building a vital workforce for the growing needs of the state through training physicians, nurses, physician’s assistants, health care professionals and research investigators.

The CADCs serve the diverse population of California by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate care to Latinos, African-Americans, Asians and Pacific Islanders, and LGBTQ individuals. Community education and outreach are also provided by the CADCs in the form of lectures, workshops, forums, and support groups that are open to the public.