Spending time together with loved ones with cognitive decline can often become more challenging. Whether you are home with your loved one, or they live in a care community, join us as we talk through ideas for activities to do together, and ways to make our time together enjoyable and meaningful. We will also discuss […]
When a loved one experiences cognitive changes, their ability to communicate is often challenged. Join us for this class designed to help you better communicate and connect with friends, family, or loved ones with cognitive decline. Bring your questions! This class will be held via Zoom. Participants may join with video or audio only (call […]
We invite you to a specially adapted interfaith religious service for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders and their families & caregivers.
Experience messages of hope and comfort.
Experience an opportunity for spiritual expression regardless of cognitive ability.
Experience unity and serenity in a sacred place with short, familiar scripture readings and music.
For any questions regarding our program or to RSVP, please contact Joan Walker at: churchworker@aol.com or at 714-292-6148 or Patty Mouton at: patty.mouton@alzoc.org
What is Palliative Care? Does the Church require Catholics to pursue all efforts to preserve life? How can we as Catholics prepare for our end-of-life options? We will welcome Dr. Vincent Nguyen, Medical Director for the Palliative Care program at Hoag Hospital and Patty Barnett Mouton, VP of Outreach & Advocacy for Alzheimer's Orange County for a free informative presentation.
As individuals with Down syndrome are experiencing longer lifespans, their risk for Alzheimer’s disease dramatically increases with age. We will look at the unique symptoms of dementia in individuals with Down syndrome and the associated behaviors that can be considered challenging. Key concepts in dementia care will be reviewed, including strategies for understanding and responding […]
Sometimes we may not recognize when our older loved ones struggle with the basics of aging on their own. Join us to learn about common red flags that signal issues, how to approach the often difficult conversations, and find the best plan for optimizing well-being. Bring your questions!
Presented by Dr. Dung Trinh, MD, Patty Mouton, MSGc and Beverly Sanborn, LCSW, MSW
Care partners can often face frustration when caring for loved ones with cognitive changes who experience distress which can present as changes in behavior expressions. Join our conversation to explore why this distress occurs, how we can reduce the recurrences of challenging situations, and how to increase positive experiences. Presented by: Dr. Miriam Galindo This […]
Alzheimer’s Orange County will present on the topic of Anticipatory Grief. Throughout this webinar, emotions associated with grief before loss will be introduced, defined and normalized among caregivers. Our presenters will discuss how anticipatory grief influences caregiving throughout the disease process. register
Participants will discover evidence-based techniques to remember things like names, faces, phone numbers, grocery lists and to-do lists through fun, interactive exercises in this special, one-hour presentation.
Spending time together with loved ones with cognitive decline can often become more challenging. Whether you are home with your loved one, or they live in a care community, join us as we talk through ideas for activities to do together, and ways to make our time together enjoyable and meaningful. We will also discuss […]
