Family Education Classes
Alzheimer’s Orange County (ALZOC®) offers hundreds of classes and workshops for those with memory loss concerns, families, caregivers and the community. These programs are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required.
Browse our upcoming programs in your area below. To register, click on the program and register online.
Love to sing? Join us! The OK Chorale is a therapeutic singing group where people with dementia and their care partners can enjoy the benefits of making music together! The OK Chorale will meet every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30PM-2:30PM beginning February 6, 2019. Directed by Karen M. Skipper, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist Accompanied by[...]
Memory Training is an innovative, educational course that teaches individuals techniques to improve their memory in a fun, interactive classroom environment. This 2-hour once per week course is designed to benefit individuals with age-related memory challenges over its four-weeks of lessons and beyond. Program Benefits: Remember names and faces Recall appointments, messages and plans Practice[...]
Communication and personal expression may be challenging for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The Memories in the Making® art program is a unique approach that allows individuals with memory loss to express themselves through their artwork, even when the words are no longer there. Learn how to use this successful method[...]
Learn how to plan and do easy activities at home that enhance the time you spend together with your loved one with memory loss. Held every fourth Tuesday.
Love to sing? Join us! The OK Chorale is a therapeutic singing group where people with dementia and their care partners can enjoy the benefits of making music together! The OK Chorale will meet every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30PM-2:30PM beginning February 6, 2019. Directed by Karen M. Skipper, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist Accompanied by[...]
Memory Training is an innovative, educational course that teaches individuals techniques to improve their memory in a fun, interactive classroom environment. This 2-hour once per week course is designed to benefit individuals with age-related memory challenges over its four-weeks of lessons and beyond. Program Benefits: Remember names and faces Recall appointments, messages and plans Practice[...]
A four-week, supportive/educational group for people with early memory loss due to Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s or related dementia, to attend with their partner. In this program, you will have the opportunity to: Meet with others in similar situations and learn how they deal with challenges Work with compassionate, professional facilitators with experience in[...]
Love to sing? Join us! The OK Chorale is a therapeutic singing group where people with dementia and their care partners can enjoy the benefits of making music together! The OK Chorale will meet every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30PM-2:30PM beginning February 6, 2019. Directed by Karen M. Skipper, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist Accompanied by[...]
Join us for an informative presentation by Dr. Trinh, where he will discuss the latest research on brain health and lifestyle changes you can do today to keep your brain healthy. Speaker: Dr. Trinh
A memory screening is a wellness tool that helps identify possible changes in memory and cognition. Do you have: Trouble coming up with a word or name? Trouble remembering important dates or events? Problems remembering names when introduced to new people? Trouble forgetting what you just read? Problems losing or misplacing things Trouble planning or[...]
Healthy Aging: Brain Health as You Age and What You Should Know Join us for a special conversation with Dr. Trinh who will discuss the difference between normal age related memory loss and dementia, possible risks and threats to brain health, and what you can do to protect your brain from cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s OC[...]
“Life Strategy” Series at Presbyterian Church of the Master These informative workshops will help you navigate whatever unexpected challenges the future may hold. Join us for a special screening of the movie “Still Alice” followed by a discussion. “Still Alice”- Dr. Alice Howland is a renowned linguistics professor at Columbia University. When words begin to escape[...]
Learn effective strategies and tools in communicating with someone with memory loss. Held every second Tuesday. In this presentation, you will: Learn communication principles and practical techniques. Understand how effective communication and flexibility can reduce or prevent challenging behaviors. Practice new skills that enhance the quality of life for you and your loved one with[...]
Join us for a lecture where we discuss the difference between normal memory loss versus memory loss that may be a sign of something more serious. Free to attend.
Please join us for this specially adapted service, specifically for individuals with cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, their families & caregivers. A reception and light lunch will follow each service.
Love to sing? Join us! The OK Chorale is a therapeutic singing group where people with dementia and their care partners can enjoy the benefits of making music together! The OK Chorale will meet every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30PM-2:30PM beginning February 6, 2019. Directed by Karen M. Skipper, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist Accompanied by[...]
Come chat with Dr. Trinh about this system and how it affects your health. Speaker: Dr. Trinh
Come Chat with Dr. Trinh regarding nutrition that optimizes brain performance.
Join us for the film “End Game”, followed by a panel discussion about suffering and end of life ethics, our Church’s teachings, accessing quality care and advance care planning in our local Orange County community. End Game is brought to the Orange County Community in collaboration among Orange County Advance Care Planning Partners, Alzheimer’s Orange[...]
Identify common behavior changes, explore why they happen and what they mean. Learn helpful tips to adjust and respond. Held every third Tuesday.
Join us for a special screening of the Netflix original film End Game, a short documentary directed by Academy Award winners Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein. Gather with community members and clinical professionals as we discuss the topic of end of life care. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Pacific Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation[...]
Come learn the association between sugar, ketosis, and brain health. Speaker: Dr. Trinh
Love to sing? Join us! The OK Chorale is a therapeutic singing group where people with dementia and their care partners can enjoy the benefits of making music together! The OK Chorale will meet every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30PM-2:30PM beginning February 6, 2019. Directed by Karen M. Skipper, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist Accompanied by[...]
Identify the steps to getting legal, financial and future care plans in place. An expert Elder Law Attorney will provide current information on: Estate Planning Durable Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Finance Conservatorship Probate, Trust & Living Will Issues Advance Directives Long-Term Care Planning & Medi-Cal Eligibility Issues Speaker: TBD No charge to attend.[...]
Learn about practical actions that you, your family and friends can take NOW and LATER. Learn about the HELP model, a 4-step approach. Discover tools and resources available every step of the way. Recommended for people newly diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s or related dementias, their friends, and family.
Learn how to plan and do easy activities at home that enhance the time you spend together with your loved one with memory loss. Held every fourth Tuesday.
Come chat with Dr. Trinh about this system and how it affects your health. Speaker: Dr. Trinh
Love to sing? Join us! The OK Chorale is a therapeutic singing group where people with dementia and their care partners can enjoy the benefits of making music together! The OK Chorale will meet every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30PM-2:30PM beginning February 6, 2019. Directed by Karen M. Skipper, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist Accompanied by[...]
An evidence-based training consisting of a 12-hour training provided over a six-week period, where participants will gain: Personal knowledge, skills, and caregiving perspective Skills to assess the abilities of their loved one with dementia Confidence to set and alter caregiving goals…and more! Thanks to the generosity of others, there is no charge to attend. For[...]
The Senior Wellness Ministry at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Presents an important discussion about our Church’s teachings on serious illness and end of life care. This program will be held inside the Parish Hall. FREE full, hot, catered breakfast will be served at 9:00 am and then we will proceed with the[...]
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