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
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 accept what you
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 an alternative
This week’s question: What benefits might my loved one be eligible for, and how do I know? There are many resources and benefits that you and your loved one may be eligible for. Here are a few: Medi-Cal Medi-Cal can pay long-term care costs, including nursing, living facilities, and home care, for those
Have questions concerning Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory issues? We have answers. As part of our array of programs and services for local families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s Orange County offers a free telephone helpline to answer any questions you may have about the disease. Whether you are someone experiencing dementia or
Some strategies from our 4-Weeks To A Better Memory Program By Staff Blogger/ June, 2019 Did you know that one of the most common memory problems that adults face in daily life is forgetting names? In our “4 Weeks to a Better Memory” program, we teach participants to develop good habits that will help
A look into our 4-Week Memory Training Program By Staff Blogger/ June, 2019 Alzheimer’s Orange County has just wrapped up the second round of our “4 Weeks to a Better Memory” program, a course designed to help people who have concerns with their memory, but are not diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other forms
By Staff Blogger/ February, 2018 We are thrilled to announce that our organization is a recipient of a $25,000 grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation! This grant will help support the full spectrum of our free programs and services for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-impairing conditions and dementias, as well as those
Using art as a communication tool for people with memory loss By Staff blogger/ February, 2018 One of the challenges that those with Alzheimer’s disease face is losing their ability to verbally express themselves. Our program, Memories in the Making (MIM), provides those with dementia with a powerful, non-verbal communication tool: expression through art. Our
Another successful year of helping families face Alzheimer’s and Dementia By Staff Blogger/ January, 2018 At Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC), 2017 marks the end of another successful year of providing free services and programs to the Alzheimer’s community in Orange County. We are extremely grateful to our supporters, generous donors, and our incredible staff for
