Learn more about what Alzheimer’s Orange County has accomplished so far this year to support Orange County caregivers and those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
Helpline & Care Consultations
980 people called our Helpline seeking answers, referrals, and resources. We also conducted over 500 Care Consultations to provide personal guidance tailored to each family’s needs at no cost.
Support Groups
1,214 caregivers attended one of our support groups to meet others like them, share experiences, and find solutions.
Connect2Culture
245 individuals participated in our Connect2Culture program, which provided meaningful and enriching activities for those experiencing early forms of memory loss and those that care for them.
Dementia and Brain Health Classes
4,421 people attended one of our 118 free educational classes covering a wide range of dementia, brain health and other relevant topics. A select number of classes were also taught in Spanish, Mandarin, and Farsi.
Adult Day Services
Alzheimer’s Orange County’s two adult day centers, Healthy Aging Center: Acacia and Healthy Aging Center: Laguna Woods, provide daytime assistance to over 120 participants every weekday. Read Kevin’s story below to learn more about the difference they’re making.
A PLACE WITH PURPOSE
The daytime assistance provided by Healthy Aging Center: Acacia and Healthy Aging Center: Laguna Woods provide essential services that give caregivers a break and participants like Kevin the personalized care and support they need.
Meet Kevin
Kevin is like a lot like you.
He likes spending time with his family, enjoys traveling and socializing with others. After his father passed away, his sister Kim became his primary caregiver. When Kevin had a stroke, it became evident she needed help to care for him.
She visited various centers determined to find the best care for her brother. After hearing many great reviews of Healthy Aging Center: Acacia she enrolled Kevin in the program. It became clear to her that the center wasn’t just to help people like her brother. It is a great resource for caregivers too.
“Acacia offers emotional support not only to the participant but also to the caregivers. The people that work there, they care. They give respect.”
—Kim Lee
Kim continued describing the program’s impact on her brother, saying that Kevin “loves that everyone knows him. He’s really motivated in his personal life and enjoys his exercises.”
These centers are more than just a place to spend the day. They are crucial in maintaining a person’s well-being and promoting healthy aging so those enrolled can stay at home and maintain their independence without sacrificing quality care.
A day at the center
- Transportation to and from the center
- Hot meals daily
- Occupational/Physical therapy
- Recreational and social activities and therapies
- Social services and support for caregivers
Related Information
2022 Impact Report
See the full 2022 Impact Report to learn more about how we made a difference in 2022. Read here.
Planned Giving
Discover how planned giving can be a great way to support our cause and build a legacy that leaves a lasting impact . Learn more.
Programs and Services
Learn more about Alzheimer’s Orange County’s family of programs and services. View here.
