But two new county studies show we\u2019re in for an even bigger fight than we thought.<\/span><\/p>\n The reports say the number of San Diegans 55 and older with dementia is expected to increase 36 percent by 2030, while the costs associated with their care are also likely to skyrocket.<\/span><\/p>\n The federal government recently awarded a grant to a local research team that was created as a result of The Alzheimer\u2019s Project. I\u2019m optimistic that we\u2019ll find a cure or treatment right here in San Diego, thanks to our world-class brain scientists.<\/span><\/p>\n Lowdown on libraries: <\/span><\/b>Funding for a new Lakeside Library recently reached another milestone, thanks to a $5,000 donation presented to the Friends of the Library from the Barona Indians.<\/span><\/p>\n The county will pay for the construction and cover day-to-day operations, but fundraising by the Lakeside Friends is critical. Thank you, Lakesiders, along with friends like Barona, for rallying around this awesome project!<\/span><\/p>\n Meanwhile, the county continues to pursue plans for a bigger, better library in Casa de Oro.<\/span><\/p>\n Success stories: <\/span><\/b>It was great to recently honor some of our local health heroes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Among those receiving 2018 Public Health Champion Awards from the county were the folks at McAlister Institute, a substance abuse treatment center in El Cajon, and Darlene Shiley, the San Diego philanthropist who has done more than anyone to help ease the terrible burden for families struggling with Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/span><\/p>\n Have a great East County day!<\/span><\/p>\n![\"News](\"https:\/\/lamesacourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Dianne_Jacob_Photo-e1524844644598.jpg\")
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