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Meaningful Activities (Zoom)

Online Webinar

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

Address Distress with Compassion (Zoom)

Care partners often encounter challenging situations when loved ones experience cognitive changes. Join us as we discuss common challenges, why they happen, and how we can best respond. As always, bring your questions and experiences to share!

Are You Good To Go? Advance Care Planning

Buena Park Community Center 8150 Knott Ave., Buena Park, CA, United States

Join us for an in-person conversation on the information everyone should know about Advance Care Planning during this unprecedented time. In addition to covering the specifics of how to put care plans in place, we will also explore how to have important conversations with your loved ones, necessary to ensure they know your wishes in

Caring Conversations (Zoom)

Online Webinar

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!

Clarifying Goals of Care for Individuals Living with Dementia (Zoom)

Recognizing dementia as the primary diagnosis in healthcare allows for a holistic and person-centered approach, acknowledging the profound influence of cognitive impairment on overall well-being. This workshop advocates for organizing care around the dementia diagnosis to ensure comprehensive and tailored interventions that address both the cognitive challenges and associated health issues, fostering a more effective

Memories in the Making® for Carepartners & Loved Ones with Dementia

Health Aging Center: Laguna Woods 24260 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA, United States

Memories in the Making®, the signature art program of Alzheimer’s Orange County (ALZOC®), was created to provide a meaningful activity for persons with dementia, while focusing on creative expression as a form of communication. With the stroke of a paintbrush participants are able to express themselves, often painting memories from long ago or images that

Shedding Light on Sundowning (Zoom)

Online Webinar

Sundowning refers to a period of late-day confusion that is common in many people with cognitive changes. Join us as we talk through the potential causes of sundowning, and how we can take a proactive approach to lessen its effects. Bring your questions! Call (714) 547-7581 to RSVP Thank you to our Sponsors    

Let’s Go to the Spa! Assistance with Bathing (Zoom)

Online Webinar

Assisting loved ones with cognitive changes with bathing or showering can be one of the most challenging tasks that care partners do. Come join our discussion of helpful strategies and tips for assisting with bathing and make this time a more positive and less stressful activity for you and for your loved one. Call (714)

A Caregiver’s Journey: My Three Lessons

OASIS Senior Center 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar, CA, United States

Join our conversation with Ben Allen, former care partner and educator for AlzOC, as he shares insightful perspectives from his caregiving journey, and offers practical tips for friends and family of loved ones experiencing memory loss and other cognitive changes. To RSVP Call 949-644-3244

Are You “Good to Go”? Advance Care Planning

Yorba Linda Community Center 4501 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda, CA, United States

Have you had the important conversations with your loved ones necessary to ensure they know your wishes in the event of serious or terminal illness? Planning for serious illness provides a gift of peace of mind for you, and those you love. This program will discuss how you can anticipate and identify your wishes, ensure

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Conservatorships

Sea Country Senior & Community Center 24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA, United States

What was the big deal about Britney Spears getting in/out of her conservatorship (aka guardianship)? Her court case inspired a new look and a revision of CA law. Join Christina McGonigle, Esq., CELA as she explains the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly of conservatorships. Call to RSVP: 949-425-5151

Adjusting to Life After Caregiving (Zoom)

After caregiving has ended, many caregivers feel adrift and aimless, unsure how to feel or what to do next. Adjusting to life after caregiving involves understanding and accepting the contradictory experiences of grief and relief. In this class, learn tips on how to reorient yourself when caregiving ends. Thank you to our co-host

Help! My Neighbor has Memory Loss

Westminster Senior Center 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, United States

If you or someone you know has been experiencing memory loss, you are far from alone. It is estimated that 6.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. Memory loss at any age can cause feelings of anxiety, fear, and sadness. Learn what steps you can take and how Alzheimer’s

Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia

What do I need to know about dementia?" In this class, we will discuss some of the key topics for understanding dementia: dementia vs Alzheimer's, how to better communicate with someone with dementia, lowering your risk for dementia, and planning ahead. Better care comes from better understanding.

Dispelling Common Myths about Dementia

Westminster Senior Center 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, United States

There are many misconceptions around Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. Join us to hear about the most common myths surrounding Alzheimer's and other types of dementia and separate fact from fiction. Bring your questions! Call 714-895-2878 to RSVP

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