Family Education Classes
COVID UPDATES
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alzheimer’s Orange County continues to provide the majority of our classes, programs, and support groups online until further notice. We will continue to be host educational classes online via Facebook Live and Zoom.
Please follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on upcoming Facebook Live streaming events and information on how to participate.
We will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves and look forward to resuming our regular programming and service offerings as soon as possible.
Studies show that music significantly improves the quality of life for individuals with dementia. Learn what music therapy is, how it works, and why it benefits the brain so profoundly. We will discuss the impact of music on individuals with memory loss, and how music can be used to enhance the care provided to individuals with dementia.
Course Objectives:
At completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe why music enhances and optimizes the brain
- Identify the benefits of music therapy for persons with dementia
- Describe how music enhances the care provided to a person with dementia
Presenter:
Karen Skipper, MT-BC
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If you are a family caregiver or a friend of a person with dementia, this informal discussion offer resources for problem solving, educational information, as well as emotional support. It is a place to share experiences and feelings and hear from others in similar situations. You are not alone on this journey. Come as you are and meet other caregivers with related concerns.
To learn more or if you’re interested joining one of our support groups, contact Kathy Carchidi.
Email: kathy.carchidi@alzoc.org
Phone: 949-757-3758
If you are in need of additional support, would like to learn more about the services and resources we provide or need someone to talk to, please call our Helpline at 844-373-4400.
IMPORTANT: Support Group schedules can change. Before attending, please call the facilitator to ask about the make-up of the group and confirm meeting details. If the facilitator is unavailable please call our Helpline at 844-373-4400.
If you are a family caregiver or a friend of a person with dementia, this informal discussion offer resources for problem solving, educational information, as well as emotional support. It is a place to share experiences and feelings and hear from others in similar situations. You are not alone on this journey. Come as you are and meet other caregivers with related concerns.
To learn more or if you’re interested joining one of our support groups, contact Kathy Carchidi.
Email: kathy.carchidi@alzoc.org
Phone: 949-757-3758
If you are in need of additional support, would like to learn more about the services and resources we provide or need someone to talk to, please call our Helpline at 844-373-4400.
IMPORTANT: Support Group schedules can change. Before attending, please call the facilitator to ask about the make-up of the group and confirm meeting details. If the facilitator is unavailable please call our Helpline at 844-373-4400.
If you are a family caregiver or a friend of a person with dementia, this informal discussion offer resources for problem solving, educational information, as well as emotional support. It is a place to share experiences and feelings and hear from others in similar situations. You are not alone on this journey. Come as you are and meet other caregivers with related concerns.
To learn more or if you’re interested joining one of our support groups, contact Kathy Carchidi.
Email: kathy.carchidi@alzoc.org
Phone: 949-757-3758
If you are in need of additional support, would like to learn more about the services and resources we provide or need someone to talk to, please call our Helpline at 844-373-4400.
IMPORTANT: Support Group schedules can change. Before attending, please call the facilitator to ask about the make-up of the group and confirm meeting details. If the facilitator is unavailable please call our Helpline at 844-373-4400.
The Savvy Caregiver Express program is an evidence-informed, 6 hour training provided over 3 weeks, resulting in caregivers who possess greater confidence, greater understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and practical skills to improve quality of life and support.
Participants should attend all sessions: August 10,17 & 24 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Those completing this nationally-acclaimed course gain:
- Personal knowledge, skills and caregiving perspective
- Skills to assess abilities of their loved ones with dementia
- Confidence to set and alter caregiving goals
- Strategies to manage activities of daily living
- Understanding of the disease progression
Pre-screening and registration required. Contact donna.velarde@alzoc.org
If you are a family caregiver or a friend of a person with dementia, this informal discussion offer resources for problem solving, educational information, as well as emotional support. It is a place to share experiences and feelings and hear from others in similar situations. You are not alone on this journey. Come as you are and meet other caregivers with related concerns.
To learn more or if you’re interested joining one of our support groups, contact Kathy Carchidi.
Email: kathy.carchidi@alzoc.org
Phone: 949-757-3758
If you are in need of additional support, would like to learn more about the services and resources we provide or need someone to talk to, please call our Helpline at 844-373-4400.
IMPORTANT: Support Group schedules can change. Before attending, please call the facilitator to ask about the make-up of the group and confirm meeting details. If the facilitator is unavailable please call our Helpline at 844-373-4400.
Love to sing? Join us!
The OK Chorale is a therapeutic singing group hosted on Zoom where people with dementia and their care partners can enjoy the benefits of making music together!
The OK Chorale meets every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30PM-2:30PM.
Directed by Karen M. Skipper, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist
Accompanied by Claudia Gambino
Brought to the community through a grant by the United Methodist Church.
Please contact Karen at kmsmusic@cox.net to RSVP or get more information.
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Si cuida a un familiar o es un amigo de alguien con demencia, nuestras reuniones informales ofrecen recursos educativas, para solucionar problemas y apoyo emocional.
Son una oportunidad donde las personas pueden compartir sus experiencias y como se siente y escuchar las experiencias de otros en situaciones similares.
Si esta interesado en asistir a nuestro grupo de apoyo mediante Zoom, envié un email a norma.castellano@alzoc.org o llame nuestro línea de ayuda telefónica para confirmar.
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If you are a family caregiver or a friend of a person with dementia, our informal meetings offer resources for problem solving, educational information, as well as emotional support.
They are a place where people can share their experiences and feelings and hear from others in similar situations.
You are not alone on this journey. Come as you are and meet other caregivers with related concerns.
If interested in joining our Zoom support group sessions, email norma.castellano@alzoc.org or call our Helpline to RSVP.
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 class will be held via Zoom. Participants may join with video or audio only (call in). If you would like assistance with Zoom or other technology, please call our Helpline: 844-373-4400 or email learn@alzoc.org.
Thank you to our sponsor 
If you are a family caregiver or a friend of a person with dementia, this informal discussion offer resources for problem solving, educational information, as well as emotional support. It is a place to share experiences and feelings and hear from others in similar situations. You are not alone on this journey. Come as you are and meet other caregivers with related concerns.
To learn more or if you’re interested joining one of our support groups, contact Kathy Carchidi.
Email: kathy.carchidi@alzoc.org
Phone: 949-757-3758
If you are in need of additional support, would like to learn more about the services and resources we provide or need someone to talk to, please call our Helpline at 844-373-4400.
IMPORTANT: Support Group schedules can change. Before attending, please call the facilitator to ask about the make-up of the group and confirm meeting details. If the facilitator is unavailable please call our Helpline at 844-373-4400.
