Finding Strength Through Community: The Power of Support Groups

Jerry first noticed changes in his wife’s behavior in 2016 and knew there was something that wasn’t quite right. At the time of his wife’s diagnosis, Jerry knew little about Alzheimer’s disease and even less about how to care for someone living with it. That’s when Jerry took the first step and found Alzheimer’s Orange

Ask the Expert: How can my loved one and I communicate successfully?

Communicating with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be frustrating and overwhelming for both you and your loved one. The way you speak and phrase things needs to be adjusted when communicating with someone who has dementia. Let’s talk about it. Someone living with Alzheimer’s might perceive reality differently because

Stories of Impact – The Power of Listening: How One Call Changed Everything

When Lorena answered one of her first calls as a staff member on Alzheimer’s Orange County’s helpline, she didn’t know it would be one she’d never forget. Lorena had only recently joined the organization as a full-time Lead Care Manager for the Enhanced Care Management Program, but her connection to Alzheimer’s Orange County began much

Living Well, Aging Well: Activities that Enhance Engagement in Dementia Care

Persons with dementia often experience difficulties engaging and connecting with others. Explore the reasons for these dementia-related changes and identify various approaches and activities that enhance engagement and connection through techniques that maximize participation and contentment for persons with dementia. Examples will be provided for activities that are appropriate for individuals at various stages of

Half a Year. Full of Purpose. (2025 Midyear Report)

Take a look at what Alzheimer's Orange County has accomplished half way through 2025. DOWNLOAD REPORT Helping the Most Vulnerable: An Inside Look Into Enhanced Care Management What is ECM? Alzheimer’s Orange County’s (AlzOC) Enhanced Care Management (ECM) services offer a whole-person approach to care that addresses both the clinical and non-clinical needs of

Statement on Budget Reconciliation Bill Impact on Alzheimer’s Families

Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, Alzheimer’s Orange County and Alzheimer’s San Diego strongly condemn the passage of the budget reconciliation bill, H.R. 1. Older adults living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, as well as their family caregivers, will be hurt by the huge cuts to Medicaid and other critical programs on which our families rely. Almost 1.4

Living Well, Aging Well: Rights-Based Dementia Care

Learn about rights-based dementia care—an approach that centers the dignity, autonomy, and human rights of people living with dementia. Whether you’re a professional caregiver, healthcare provider, or family member, this webinar offers valuable insights and practical tools to help you provide more ethical, person-centered care. Viewers will: Discover strategies to empower individuals with dementia while

Dedicated Latino Caregiver’s Honored at Caregiver Recognition Day

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC) hosted its 14th Annual Caregiver Recognition Day celebration at Northgate’s corporate offices to recognize the dedication, love and hope of local care partners that participate in AlzOC’s Latino Program. 55 local care partners were recognized for their dedication to the compassionate care they provide for people

Ben Allen: From Caregiver to Advocate | Stories of Impact

Learn about caregiver turned Alzheimer's Orange County staff member, Ben Allen and how he went from using our services to becoming an advocate for them.   The following is a transcript of the video. Hi, I'm Ben Allen and I'm part of Alzheimer's, Orange County and the Memory Support Services team, and I have

2023 Annual Report

2023 Annual Report Message From the CEO Creating change doesn’t happen on its own. This report is a reflection of what we can accomplish through collaboration and with the support of our partners, donors and community. For that, we’re incredibly grateful. It truly does “take a village” to support

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