Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC®) provides support to Orange County families and individuals through brain health and dementia education, care consultations, community resource connections, Adult Day Health Services, and more.
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News
Alzheimer’s & Dementia News Roundup (March 2025)
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia 6 Science-backed Lifestyle Changes That Lower Dementia Risk Dementia has no cure. And while there is no guaranteed way
Ask the Expert: How Can I Prevent My Loved One from Wandering?
As symptoms worsen and cognitive decline affects daily functioning, individuals with dementia may develop a common yet dangerous behavior known as wandering. Wandering is when someone with dementia walks around
How We’re Making a Difference in Orange County
Support by the Numbers
Answering the call
Our team received 4,134 Helpline calls and conducted 1,103 Care Consultations to provide answers, expert guidance and tailored support for each caller.
Improving understanding & care
15,109 people attended our educational classes on dementia, brain health, and healthy aging, gaining knowledge and skills to better support themselves and those they care for.
Bringing people together to create a community
2,796 attendees participated in support groups, meeting in-person, online, and in multiple languages to share experiences and solutions.
Promoting active living and socialization
798 attendees participated in Connect2Culture, a program offering social activities for individuals in early to moderate stages of dementia and their care partners to connect and engage.
Engaging with healthcare providers
We reached over 3,000 physicians, sharing information about our services to expand awareness and improve dementia care in Orange County.
Community outreach for lasting impact
We engaged with over 10,000 community members and connected with elected representatives and local officials 183 times to raise awareness and advocate for those affected by dementia.
Enriching lives and providing essential respite
Our adult day center, Healthy Aging Center: Acacia, served 147 individuals and provided 4,920 hours of therapy, to help participants stay active, reduce costly care, and give families respite.
