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Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC) is the leading source of information and support for the tens of thousands of residents who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias or at immediate risk of developing cognitive impairment. Many of our comprehensive array of programs and services are provided free of charge. AlzOC is a fully independent 501(c)(3) with over 40 years of experience and service. 100% of all donations stays in Orange County to support our local community.
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Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first appear in their mid-60s. It’s the most common form of dementia.
What is dementia?
Dementia is an umbrella term for a set of symptoms including impaired thinking and memory. It’s a term that is often associated with the cognitive decline of aging. However, issues other than Alzheimer’s can cause dementia. Other common causes of dementia are Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Alzheimer’s Orange County is not affiliated with the Alzheimer’s Association. We are a fully independent organization. 100% of all donations stay right here in Orange County.
Correct ways to refer to Alzheimer’s Orange County
●Alzheimer’s Orange County
● Alzheimer’s OC
● AlzOC
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In The Media
News Coverage
November 1, 2024 – Orange County’s Best Fall and Winter Charity Events – Modern Luxury
April 1, 2024 – Uniting Against Alzheimer’s – Greet Coto de Caza Magazine
March 14, 2024 – Walk4Alz is coming to Angel Stadium – OC Register
March 8, 2024 – Town Crier – Laguna Beach Independent
March 6, 2024 – What’s happening at the Susi Q in March – Stu News
December 4, 2023 – A Donation to Remember – OC Business Journal
November 27, 2023 – AlzOC gets $2 million from Argyros family – OC Register
October 27, 2023 – Town Crier – Laguna Beach Indy
October 18, 2023 – Free Brain-Teasing Classes To Be Held At Susi Q: What To Know – Patch
October 12, 2023 – Alzheimer’s OC plans workshop – OC Register
October 9, 2023 – Status Update: AlzOC gala is set for Nov. 11 in Irvine – OC Register
August 14, 2023 – Status Update: Alzheimer’s conference is Aug. 25 in Irvine – OC Register
August 6, 2023 – Weekends with Larry Marino – KKLA
June 15, 2023 – Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month – LA Post
June 8, 2023 – Sunshine Club – Leisure World Weekly
May 22, 2023 – Outlook on Aging Causes Concerns – OC Register
May 11, 2023 – LW Weekly – Leisure World
May 8, 2023 – Golf tournament May 19 benefits AlzOC – OC Register
April 21, 2023 – Town Crier: Week of April 21 – Laguna Beach Independent
January 12, 2023 – Anaheim Library Hosts “Mind Your Brain” Class – Orange County Register
January 9, 2023 – Alzheimer’s OC Marks 40 Years – Orange County Business Journal
- December 30, 2022 – Alzheimer’s OC Celebrate 40 Years & Gala Raises More Than $700,000 – Orange County Newspaper
- December 13, 2022 – Philanthropy – Orange County Business Journal
- November 28, 2022 – Status Update – OC Register
- November 5, 2022 – Newport Beach-Based OC Community Foundation Helps Raise $142K for Five Nonprofits – Newport Indy
- October 31, 2022 – Status Update – OC Register
- October 28, 2022 – Newport-Based OC Community Foundation Hosts ‘Preserving Dignity’ Giving Day – Newport Indy
- October 24, 2022 – Alzheimer’s Orange County partners with OCCF for “Preserving Dignity” Giving Day – HB News
- October 24, 2022 – Alzheimer’s Orange County partners with OCCF for “Preserving Dignity” Giving Day – Orange County Breeze
- October 14, 2022 – Alzheimer’s Orange County to present “Cheers to 40 Years” gala – Stu News Newport
- October 10, 2022 – Status Update – Orange County Register
- October 3, 2022 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Honors Outstanding Dementia Caregivers – HB News
- September 27, 2022 – How can you live well after being diagnosed with dementia? – Orange County Register
- September 23, 2022 – Watch out, Alzheimer’s! Big new grant at UCI, new drug trial at Hoag coming for you – Orange County Register
- September 6, 2022 – Status Update – OC Register
- August 8, 2022 – Senior living: How older adults can help keep their brains healthy while aging – Los Angeles Daily News
- July 19 , 2022 – IMPACT OC: Alzheimer’s Orange County – OC Talk Radio
- June 23 , 2022 – Alzheimer’s Orange County’s Annual Golf Fore Alzheimer’s Tournament Raises Over $150,000 – HB News
- June 13 , 2022 – Meet Gincy Hines – Shoutout LA
- June 11 , 2022 – Following up on GG’s Festival – Orange County Tribune
- June 9 , 2022 – On-Site Coalition Streamlines Access – Leisure World Weekly
- June 6, 2022 – Status Update features AlzOC’s Visionary Women Call for Caregiver Nominations – OC Register
- June 2, 2022 – Alzheimer’s Orange County seeks nominations for outstanding dementia caregivers – OC Breeze
- May 9, 2022 – Status Update: Golf fundraisers is Friday in Mission Viejo- OC Register
- April 11, 2022 – Status Update- OC Register
- April 6, 2022 – Art ‘speaks’ for AlzOC families and individuals through Memories in the Making program – LA Times/Daily Pilot
- March 17, 2022 – Anaheim briefs: Run or walk to help Alzheimer’s disease programs – OC Register
- March 17, 2022 – Cypress woman actively involved in Alzheimer’s OC event – Event News Enterprise
- March 14, 2022 – Alzheimer’s Orange County’s Walk4ALZ and Run4ALZ Fundraiser at Angel Stadium, March 19 – HB News
- March 7, 2022 – Fit Brain Club – Village Television
- February 1, 2022 – Shining Bright – Modern Luxury
- January 25, 2022 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Marks 40 Years of Service – HB News
- January 19, 2022 – OC Projected to Face Senior Population Boom in the 2040s – New University
- January 12, 2022 – Demand for OC Senior Programs Surges During COVID-19, Pointing to A Bigger Problem Ahead – Voice of OC
- December 29, 2021 – Orange County Unprepared For Looming Senior Population Boom, Experts Warn – Voice of OC
- December 14, 2021 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Honors Outstanding Dementia Caregivers – HB News
- December 13, 2021 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Renames Two Adult Day Health Centers – HB News
- December 2021 – THE JEWEL OF OC – Blue Door Magazine
- November 16, 2021 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Receives a Generous Donation from Discount Tire & Service Centers – OC Register
- October 25, 2021 – Garden Grove Senior Center to host Haunted Halloween Resource Fair
- October 11, 2021 – AlzOC’s Benefit Returns In-Person – OC Register
- September 2, 2021 – UCI MIND and AlzOC present free online conference on Alzheimer’s disease – OC Register
- August 27, 2021 – AlzOC seeks nominations for outstanding dementia caregivers – Daily Pilot
- August 16, 2021 – AlzOC Opens Nominations for Visionary Women Caregiver Awards – OC Register
- August 16, 2021 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Seeks Nominations for Outstanding Caregivers – Huntington Beach News
- July 22, 2021 – Orange County Community Foundation’s “Preserving Dignity” Giving Day raises $389,684 – Orange County Breeze
- July 13, 2021 – OC Community Foundation Hosts ‘Preserving Dignity’ Giving Day on July 14 – Newport Beach Independent
- July 12, 2021 – AlzOC participates in Preserving Dignity Giving Day to support eldery adults in need – OC Register
- July 8, 2021 – Preserving Dignity Giving Day to support Orange County’s vulnerable older adult population – Orange County Breeze
- June 8, 2021 – Alzheimer’s Orange County’s 2021 Golf Fore Alzheimer’s Tournament Raises More Than $100,000 – Huntington Beach News
- April 9, 2021 – Newport Beach Resident’s Artwork Featured in 2021 Memories in the Making Art Collection – Stu News Newport
- April, 2021 – Q&A with Alzheimer’s Orange County President and CEO, Jim McAleer – Persian Heritage Magazine
- April 3, 2021 – Laguna Woods Resident’s Artwork Featured in 2021 Memories in the Making Art Collection – Laguna Woods Globe/OC Register
- March 29, 2021 – Memories in the Making Art Collection Showcases Recollections of People with Dementia Preserved Through Art – Huntington Beach News
- March 16, 2021 – COVID motivated Alzheimer’s Orange County to open doors, provide new services – OC Register
- February 22, 2021 – Alzheimer’s Orange County hosts online Caregiver Conference- OC Register
- December 29, 2020 – Memory-care unit for COVID-19 patients with dementia opens at Fairview Developmental Center – Daily Pilot
- December 29, 2020 – Fairview Developmental Center opens COVID-19 unit for people with dementia – Epoch Times
- December 28, 2020 – Fairview Developmental Center opens COVID-19 unit for people with dementia – OC Register
- December 7, 2020 – AlzOC included in Annual Nonprofit List – OCBJ
- November 9, 2020 – AlzOC to host 2020 Walk4ALZ & Run4 virtually – OC Register
- November 2, 2020 – AlzOC honors outstanding local caregivers – OC Register
- October 30, 2020 – AlzOC honors 2 ‘Outstanding Dementia Caregivers’ in Costa Mesa- Daily Pilot
- September 29, 2020 – Acacia Adult Day Services celebrates 41 years of service to the community – Huntington Beach News
- Winter, 2020 – Alzheimer’s Orange County & OMID receive $1 million grant – Persian Heritage Magazine
- September 28, 2020 – Alzheimer’s Orange County & OMID receive $1 million grant – OC Register
- September 21, 2020 – Alzheimer’s Orange County among nonprofits to receive food donation from local chef – Laguna Beach Independent
- September 18, 2020 – AlzOC’s Virtual Gala Raises more than $500,000 – San Clemente News
- August 24, 2020 – 31st Annual SoCal Alzheimer’s Research Conference Goes Virtual – OC Register
- August 17, 2020 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Gala Goes Virtual – Newport Beach Independent
- August 14, 2020 – AlzOC Gala Goes Virtual – Coto de Caza News
- August 4, 2020 – AlzOC’s Ben Allen talks about the power and purpose of Memories in the Making® – The Lisa Show
- August 3, 2020 – AlzOC Helps Raise 190K for Preserving Dignity Giving Day – Newport Beach Independent
- July 28, 2020 – AlzOC Participates in Preserving Dignity Giving Day – Stu News Newport
- July 13, 2020 – Acacia Adult Services Participant Featured in Story About the Future of CBAS – Spectrum News 1
- July 13, 2020 – AlzOC Seeking Nominations to Recognize Dementia Caregivers – My News LA
- July 13, 2020 – AlzOC Assumes Ownership of Irvine Cottages – OC Register
- June 19, 2020 – AlzOC CEO/President Jim McAleer Discusses Impact of ADHC Cuts – Radio Iran KIRN 670 AM
- June 10, 2020 – State Budget Cuts Threaten Adult Day Centers – The Mercury News
- June 9, 2020 – State Budget Cuts Threaten Adult Day Centers – OC Register
- June 5, 2020 – Acacia Adult Day Services Central Broadcasting Network Video Report
- May 26, 2020 – Acacia Adult Day Services featured in Vietface TV Coronavirus Special Report
- May 7, 2020 – Memories in the Making® program featured in Psychology Today
- April 6, 2020 – Irvine Cottages donated to Alzheimer’s OC – OC Register
- April 6, 2020 – AlzOC Announces Irvine Cottages Donation – OCBJ
- March 30, 2020 – Irvine Cottages Donated to AlzOC – Daily Pilot
- March 27, 2020 – AlzOC participates in wider effort to help local seniors in need – OC Register
- March 23, 2020 – AlzOC Announces Irvine Cottages Gift – My News LA
- March 21, 2020 – AlzOC receives toilet paper donation during coronavirus shortages
- March 20, 2020 – Alzheimer’s Orange County postpones annual gala
- March 11, 2020 – AlzOC Postpones Gala – Irvine Indy
- March 9, 2020 –AlzOC hosts coronavirus information session for seniors – OC Register
- January 27, 2020 – CEO, Jim McAleer’s writes about the impact of Alzheimer’s in OC the OCBJ
- November 25, 2019 – 2019 Walk4ALZ & Run4ALZ Featured in Orange County Business Journal
- October 7, 2019 – Visionary Women Caregiver Honorees Featured in Orange County Register
- October 2, 2019 – Visionary Women Caregiver Honorees Featured in Anaheim Independent
- August 19, 2019 – Visionary Women Featured in Orange County Register
- June 1, 2019 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Observes 20th Anniversary of Annual Gala- Kudos Magazine
- April 19, 2019 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Raises $440,000 at 20th Annual Gala
- April 16, 2019 – Creating and – Saving Memories Orange County Business Journal
- February 27, 2019 – Therapeutic singing group brings the joy of making music to dementia patients
- February 17, 2019 – Compassionate communication with someone who has memory loss – OC Catholic
- February 1, 2019 – Compassionate Communication presentation featured at the Orange County Breeze
- January 24, 2019 – Walk4ALZ featured in OC Register’s “The Fundraising Power of Walking and the Beauty of Music”
- January 25, 2018 – Memories in the Making helps dementia patients connect with world through art
- March 12, 2018 -Alzheimer’s OC Receives $25,000 Grant From S. Mark Taper Foundation
- April 30, 2018 – OC Register Features Alzheimer’s OC Raising of 500k at Balboa Bay Resort Gala
- April 30, 2018 – OC Business Journal Features Alzheimer’s OC Raising of 500k at Balboa Bay Resort Gala
- April 20, 2018 – Alzheimer’s OC Raises 500k at Balboa Bay Resort Gala
- June 2018 issue -Alzheimer’s OC featured in Modern Luxury for Broadway Backstage: Memories Gala
- July 17, 2018 -Local Nonprofits Raise $85,476 Through Preserving Dignity Fundraising Event
- August 2, 2018 – Alzheimer’s OC Partners with Somang Society to Develop Korean Programs (Korean Printed Article)
- August 16, 2018 – 29th Annual SoCal Alzheimer’s Disease Research Conference
- September, 2018 – Alzheimer’s OC in Para Todos (Spanish printed magazine)
- September, 2018 – Alzheimer’s OC Featured in Senior Reporter of Orange County
- September 17, 2018 – Alzheimer’s OC Receives $23, 540 from 2018 Stark Naked Challenge
- September 18, 2018 – Alzheimer’s OC Benefits from 2018 Stark Naked Challenge founded by Todd Vande Hei
- September 26, 2018 –Bridge to a Better Brain; Kim Bailey, Program & Education Specialist discusses AlzOC
- October 8, 2019 – Davio’s Steakhouse Raises Over $15,000 For Alzheimer’s Charity
- November 23rd, 2018 – Walk4ALZ featured in OC Register’s “Good Works”
- January 2017 – Theater Without Walls (Orange Coast)
- March 17, 2017 – Alzheimer’s OC to Hold Annual Gala at Pelican Hill Resort (Newport Beach Independent)
- April 14, 2017 – Alzheimer’s nonprofit merging with adult day care nonprofit (OC Register)
- April 18, 2017 – Nonprofit Adds to Fold (Orange County Business Journal)
- April 19, 2017 – Acacia merges with Alzheimers OC (OC News)
- May 1, 2017 – Care Support Cure (OC Business Journal)
- May 10, 2017 – Benefit: Alzheimer’s OC Holds Annual Gala at Pelican Hill Resort (Newport Beach Indy)
- May 23, 2017 – South County Adult Day Services showcases improvements at Laguna Woods center (OC Register)
- May 24, 2017 – Alzheimer’s Orange County gala breaks last year’s fundraising record (OC Register)
- June 2017 – Leading Alzheimer’s Supporters Honored at AOC Gala (OC Lifestyle Magazine)
- June 15, 2017 – Alzheimer’s Orange County and Acacia Adult Day Services are Merging (CalOptima Community Connections)
- June 20, 2017 – The Split (OC Register)
- June 29, 2017 – Charity Spotlight: 11th Annual Visionary Women Caregivers Luncheon (Newport Beach Indy)
- September 25, 2017 – AOC Continues to Excel in Support and Care of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers (Newport Beach Lifestyle)
- October 16, 2017 – Alzheimer’s walk in Laguna Niguel raises $40,000 for countywide services (OC Register)
- October 23, 2017 – On Board (OC Register)
- October 23, 2017 – Huntington Beach Alzheimer’s walk funds stay close to home (OC Register)
- November 1, 2017 – Alzheimer’s walk in Huntington Beach raises $70,000 for Orange County charity (OC Register)
- February 28, 2016 – Rasing the Roof, One Nonprofit at a Time (OC Register)
- March 11, 2016 – Irvine to host Alzheimer’s Orange County gala (Daily Pilot)
- April 1, 2016 – Alzheimer’s OC Gala Raises $378K (Newport Beach Independent)
- May 25, 2016 – When Disability Meets Alzheimer’s (OC Register)
- May 30, 2016 – Biz briefly: Alzheimer’s Orange County adds two executives (OC Register)
- May 31, 2016 – As Glen Campbell descends into final stages of Alzheimer’s, his wife tries to help other caregivers(LA Times)
- June 2016 – On the Scene – Creating Hope Gala Coverage (Modern Luxury)
- June 30, 2016 – Collabs highlight 50th Laguna Art-A-Fair (Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot)
- July 1, 2016 – Charity Spotlight: Visionary Women Luncheon (Newport Beach Independent)
- August 1, 2016 – Gala Inspires Alzheimer’s Community (Newport Beach Lifestyle)
- October 17, 2016 – Sheldon Lewin and Alec B. Abbott Join Board of Directors (OC Register)
- October 26, 2016 – Alzheimer’s Walk Raises Awareness (Laguna Niguel News)
- October 26, 2016 – Alzheimer’s Walk Raises Awareness (Aliso Viejo News)
- November 13, 2016 – Facing End-Of-Life Choices Head On (OC Catholic)
- November 14, 2016 – Hay una epidemia de Alzheimer en el Condado de Orange (Excelsior)
- November 22, 2016 – South County Adult Day Opens in New Laguna Woods Location (OC Register)
- December 11, 2016 – Kỳ 1: Alzheimer không phải là chứng lú lẫn thông thường (Vien Dong Daily News)
- December 11, 2016 – Kỳ 2: Ngày hội Đi Bộ Vì Tình Thương Alzheimer (Vien Dong Daily News)
- December 22, 2016 – Jim McAleer named one of OC Register’s 100 Most Influential People (OC Register)
- December 3, 2015 – 2 More Local Chapters Leave Alzheimer’s Association (The Chronicle of Philanthropy)
- December 3, 2015 – OC Alzheimer’s Chapter Leaves National Group (Orange County Business Journal)
- December 4, 2015 – Alzheimer’s Group Breaks Away (OC Register)
- December 19, 2015 – Alzheimer’s Orange County’s CEO named one of Orange County’s “100 Most Influential” (OC Register)
- December 20, 2015 – Around Town: Alzheimer’s group marks name change (Daily Pilot)
- September 14, 2014 – Teenager Invents Sensor to Help Alzheimer’s Patients (NBC News)
- November 3, 2014 – Irvine Cottages’ Resident Celebrates 110th Birthday (Patch.com)
- November 23, 2014 – 110-year-old Irvine Cottages’ Resident Featured in OC Register (OC Register)
- November 27, 2014 – Irvine Cottages’ Resident Celebrates 110th Birthday (LA TIMES)
- November 28, 2014 – Irvine Cottages’ Resident Celebrates 110th Birthday (ABC News)
- December 20, 2014 – Irvine Cottages’ Resident Featured in Story About “Most Influential” Recipient Kerry Burnight (OC Register )
Press Releases
- November 16, 2023- Argyros Family Donates $2,000,000 to Propel Alzheimer’s Orange County’s Mission
- October 5, 2023 – A Night to Remember with Steve Tyrell: Alzheimer’s Orange County Hosts Annual Gala Fundraiser
- August 8, 2023 – 34th Annual SoCal Research Conference Media Alert – Alzheimer’s OC
- July 18, 2023 – Annual Caregiver Conference Offers Support and Empowerment for Dementia Caregivers
- May 3, 2023 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Annual Golf Tournament set of May 19
- April 24, 2023 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Reveals New Figures on Dementia Prevalence in Orange County
- February 27, 2023 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Invites Community to Fight Alzheimer’s and Dementia by Walking to Raise Funds
- November 11, 2022- Alzheimer’s Orange County Partnered with Orange County Community Foundation to Raise $142,226 During “Preserving Dignity” Collaborative Giving Day
- October 24, 2022- Alzheimer’s Orange County Partners with Orange County Community Foundation for “Preserving Dignity” Giving Day
- October 6, 2022- Alzheimer’s Orange County’s to Present Cheers to 40 Years Gala
- August 23, 2022- Three New Members Join Alzheimer’s Orange County’s Board of Directors
- June 4, 2022- Alzheimer’s Orange County Seeks Nominations for Outstanding Dementia Caregivers
- May 20, 2022- Alzheimer’s Orange County’s Healthy Aging Center: Acacia Celebrates Transportation Coordinator Jim Nguyen as a Strawberry Festival Hero
- March 29, 2022– Alzheimer’s OC 2022 Fundraising Walk4ALZ & Run4ALZ Success
October 26, 2021 – Alzheimer’s Orange County’s Dazzling 2021 Soiree Raised Over $1,000,000
September 28, 2021 – Alzheimer’s Orange County’s 2021 Annual Benefit Returns
May 6, 2020 – Alzheimer’s Orange County’s 2021 Golf Fore Alzheimer’s Tournament Set For May 14
March 19, 2020 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Announces 2021 Memories in the Making Art Collection & Auction
February 11, 2020 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Announces Free Virtual Caregivers Conference
December 28, 2020 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Opens 50-Bed Facility for COVID-19 Positive Dementia Patients
October 6, 2020 – Sen. John Moorlach Names Alzheimer’s Orange County Nonprofit of the Year
September 23, 2020 – OMID Institute and Alzheimer’s Orange County Receive Joint $1 Million Grant
July 9, 2020 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Seeks Nominations for Outstanding Dementia Caregivers
March 23, 2020 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Announces Gift of Irvine Cottages Residential Memory Care Business
September 28, 2018 – Alzheimer’s OC To Benefit From Davio’s Restaurant Fundraiser
- March 29, 2017 – Alzheimer’s Orange County’s 19th Annual ‘Care Support Cure’ Gala Raises $387,822 for Local Alzheimer’s Care and Support Services
- April 13, 2017 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Announces Merger with Acacia Adult Day Services
- August 1, 2017 – Alzheimer’s Orange County and UCI MIND will host 28th Annual Southern California Alzheimer’s Disease Research Conference on September 22
- January 27, 2016 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Spotlights Advocates, Rebranding at ‘Creating Hope’ Gala
- March 23, 2016 ‘Creating Hope’ Gala Raises $378,770 for Orange County Alzheimer’s Care and Support Services
- August 5, 2016 – Alzheimer’s Orange County Invites Walkers and Sponsors to Team Up and fight Alzheimer’s and dementia in the community