Our very own CEO Jim McAleer speaks on Alzheimer’s Orange County and the local fight against Alzheimer’s disease PopHealth Podcast recently featured Alzheimer’s Orange County’s CEO Jim McAleer on their show. Jim shares his experiences working with various nonprofit organizations, from teaching a choir for adults with memory deterioration, to eventually (after 11 interviews!)
This week’s question: I've never attended a support group, how can it help? First off, you may be wondering - what is a caregiver support group? Support groups are a place where caregivers can gather to share information, experiences, advice, and support for one another. Alzheimer’s Orange County regularly holds support groups for helping
A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below: End Stage Alzheimer’s: What to Expect
This week’s question: My husband has Alzheimer’s, and he just won't listen to anything that I say! I’m just trying to help him. How do I convince him to listen to me? It can be very frustrating when you find you are repeating yourself, and yet your loved one simply doesn’t seem to understand or
This week’s question: I'm a caregiver and am doing this all alone, how do I get a break? Some benefits that you or your loved one may be eligible for may include Medi-Cal, which covers adult day centers, In-Home Support Services (IHSS), Veteran’s Aid, and many other programs and services. The IHSS program is considered
Alzheimer’s Orange County and UCI MIND will be holding our 30th Annual Southern California Alzheimer’s Disease Research Conference on October 25th! For 30 years, the Annual SoCal Alzheimer’s Disease Research Conference has been a place where anyone can convene as national experts deliver the latest knowledge in dementia research and care. When we say
A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below: Alzheimer’s: Carriers of Risk Gene Show
Governor Gavin Newsom passes AB 453 to improve medical emergency care for dementia patients On July 16, 2019, California Governor Newsom signed AB 453, a legislative update by Assembly member Ed Chau that will require dementia-specific training for Medical First Responders (MFRs). Emergency Medical Services Authority will now develop training programs focused on fostering
A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below: New Alzheimer’s Early-Detection Test, Vaccine Show
A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below: Dementia Care Program Improves Mental Health
