By Mike Detke, MD, PhD Chief Medical Officer, Cortexyme While the number of people with Alzheimer’s continues to climb, there have been no medical breakthroughs to slow the progress of this devastating disease. But there is reason for hope. Recent scientific discoveries have led to a new understanding of the cause of Alzheimer’s disease
“Family Caregiver Strategies” Program Now Offered in 3-Week Sessions Alzheimer’s Orange County offers a free, specialized class series called “Family Caregiver Strategies Program” This evidence-informed, 12-hour training program is designed to prepare family caregivers who have loved ones in the moderate stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. Along with an increased understanding
A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below: Alzheimer's risk may be 75% higher for
A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer's Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer's and dementia to keep you updated on what's happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week's headlines below: 9 Evidence-Based Ways to Keep Your Brain
In-Home Care: What to look for For seniors who need assistance at home with their daily tasks and needs, or for families who are in need of extra help caring for their loved one but are wary about trying placement, in-home care can be a great resource. What is in-home care? In-home care is
According to a 2016 report by the Orange County Aging Services Collaborative, more than 1 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries in Orange County over the age of 65 were treated for dementia in 2014. Many of these residents required special care from home health care workers, hospice and palliative care professionals, and/or nursing home or residential
Disaster Preparedness for Dementia Caregivers By Staff Blogger/ July, 2019 In light of the recent earthquakes in California, we’d like to discuss disaster preparedness to make sure you’ve taken the proper safety measures to help protect you and your loved ones. It is especially crucial for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease to have
How does Governor Newsom’s initiative compare with the OC Strategic Plan? By Staff Blogger/ June, 2019 California's governor, Gavin Newsom, has just signed an executive order that calls for the creation of the Master Plan for Aging. Scheduled for development by October, 2020, The Master Plan for Aging is a foundation from which our government,
By Staff Blogger/ October, 2017 Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC) hosted our very first Walk4ALZ of this year in Laguna Niguel Regional Park on October 14th. The 400 participants who joined hands in fight against Alzheimer's included people affected by the disease and their friends and family, caregivers, AlzOC staff, local elected officials, and many other
