Explore the relationship between technology use, attention, memory, and cognitive health. This webinar recording separates fear-based claims from current evidence, explains how digital tools can both support and disrupt cognition, and offer practical strategies for using technology intentionally to promote independence, daily functioning, and brain health. Viewers will accomplish the following objectives:  Define “digital dementia”

The story of Alzheimer's Orange County (AlzOC) is told through the people impacted by our services, and the people who help make that impact possible. In this entry, we're sharing the story of Tina and Gary. Tina came for support with her husband in 2017, who at the time was experiencing Lewy body dementia (LBD).

Communication goes beyond just words. People express their emotions, tell their stories, and share their perspectives in all sorts of ways, including through art. Creative expression can be a vital part of how someone communicates, especially when their ability to speak changes or becomes more difficult. Over time those experiencing cognitive decline because of Alzheimer’s

When someone is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, staying socially active can become more difficult. Simple things such as going out and interacting with the outside world may start to feel overwhelming, exhausting, or overstimulating. Over time, this can lead to feelings of isolation for both the individual and their care

Alzheimer’s Orange County Multicultural Program Coordinator, Melina Wulin, recently had an article published by the California Council on Gerontology and Geriatrics highlighting key insights from our recent brain health conference, Getting Ahead on Brain Health. In the article, she shares key takeaways from conference presenter Dr. Winnie Pak, including her discussion on the role of

Jerry first noticed changes in his wife’s behavior in 2016 and knew there was something that wasn’t quite right. At the time of his wife’s diagnosis, Jerry knew little about Alzheimer’s disease and even less about how to care for someone living with it. That’s when Jerry took the first step and found Alzheimer’s Orange

When Lorena answered one of her first calls as a staff member on Alzheimer’s Orange County’s helpline, she didn’t know it would be one she’d never forget. Lorena had only recently joined the organization as a full-time Lead Care Manager for the Enhanced Care Management Program, but her connection to Alzheimer’s Orange County began much