Early Stage Services

Learning to live well with dementia starts with empowering yourself with the right information, resources and connections.  We can help address your growing concerns, enable earlier treatment, and empower you and your loved ones to plan for the future, including financial and legal matters.

Memory University

Six week in-person supportive/educational group for persons with mild memory loss and their care partners. Hear leading dementia experts explore subjects including:

  • Medications

  • Coping techniques for dealing with day-to-day challenges

  • Family & social relationships

  • Community resources

  • Planning for the future

If you would like to learn more about our Memory University, please contact kim.bailey@alzoc.org

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We are pleased to offer a variety of social, cultural, and music and art activities in various locations throughout Orange County for you and your loved one to attend together.  Activities include:

  • Memories in the Making® Art Classes

  • Live Concerts and Dances

  • Music for your Mind Therapy Classes

  • Monthly Picnics

  • Bowers Museum Trips and much more…

     

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MindFit OC

Research has shown that lifestyle factors, specifically those that improve brain health, can play a role in reducing the risk of cognitive decline. Review our brain classes and programs focused on brain health and check our class listings for dates and times.

MindFit Classes

We offer several health education classes based on the latest research from the Cleveland Clinic. In these 1-hour classes, we:

  • Cover the six pillars of brain health

  • Review age-related changes in memory and learning

  • Explore possible risks and threats to brain health

  • Outline practical steps to protect brain health and lower risk of cognitive decline

Topics covered include nutrition, exercise, and sleep for brain health.

4 Weeks to a Better Memory

An evidence-based 4-week memory training program, with 2-hour sessions each week, for healthy older adults with normal-aging memory challenges who wish to improve or maintain their memory ability.
This program is not intended for people with a diagnosis of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

Brain Boot Camp

An intensive, evidenced-based class held over two 90-minute sessions that teaches healthy brain lifestyles and tips for enhancing memory ability.