Upcoming Featured Events
Walk4ALZ & Run4ALZ
April 1, 2023 | Angel Stadium in Anaheim
Mark your calendar. Walk4ALZ 2023 is coming back in the spring. Join thousands of others for the biggest Alzheimer’s awareness and fundraising event in Orange County.
Golf Fore Alzheimer’s Golf Tournament
May 19, 2023 | Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
Enjoy a fun, outdoor round of golf for a great cause. Join us next year for a tournament and evening dinner you won’t want to miss.
Family Education Classes
Ongoing Dates
See a full listing of all the Family Education classes we offer. Our classes are here to help you, your family, and loved ones learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias.
Alzheimer’s Orange County: Annual Gala 2023
November 11, 2023
Meaningful Time Together: Tips for Activities and Assisting with Care (Zoom)
Online WebinarSpending time together with loved ones with cognitive decline can often become more challenging. Whether you are home with your loved one, or they live in a care community, join us as we talk through ideas for activities to do together, and ways to make our time together enjoyable and meaningful. We will also discuss
Walk4ALZ 2023
Angel Stadium 2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CAUntil there’s a cure, we continue to walk. Team up with friends, family, and thousands of others at the iconic Angel Stadium for Alzheimer’s Orange County’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Rally around those you care about to raise awareness and funds in this fun and communal event to fight against Alzheimer’s. Together, we can
Understanding and Responding to Changes in Behavior Expressions (Zoom)
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 these changes occur, and how we can lessen distress in our loved ones and have more positive experiences. Thank you to our Sponsor:
Caring Conversations: A New Way of Talking
OASIS Senior Center - Room 4 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar, CAWhen a loved one experiences cognitive changes, their ability to communicate is often challenged. Join us for this class designed to help you better communicate and connect with friends, family, or loved ones with cognitive decline. Bring your questions! The intended audience for this class is care partners only. Classes held IN PERSON at: OASIS
Chronic Mental Illness and the Risk for Dementia
People with chronic mental illness who develop dementia need comprehensive, culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed management of both conditions. We will review schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder in older adults and how these chronic illnesses increase the risk of developing dementia. An overview will be provided on evaluations, treatments & medications, and
Communication Barriers: Getting Past the Words (Zoom)
Communicating and connecting with loved ones with memory loss is challenging. As people with cognitive changes experience the loss of language, we must learn to adapt and find alternate ways to connect. Join us for this session, where we dive into strategies for improving communication – bring your questions! Thank you to our Sponsor:
Sharpen your Mind!
University United Methodist Church 18422 Culver Dr., Irvine, CAJoin this fun and interactive session to learn some strategies to practice improving memory and ways to maximize brain health. Come play along and challenge your brain! Sponsored by: Download Flyer
Understanding & Responding to Your Loved One’s Distress
OASIS Senior Center - Room 4 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar, CACare 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. The intended audience for this class
Educating America Tour: California & Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference
Hilton Irvine 18800 Macarthur Blvd., Irvine, CAJoin the Alzheimer's Foundation of America and expert speakers including Alzheimer's Orange County President & CEO, Jim McAleer present on a variety of Alzheimer's topics at this free event. Registration is free. Register Download Flyer
Becoming a Resilient Care Partner (Zoom)
Develop a repertoire of skills for resiliency, self-care and coping when caring for someone with dementia. Learn how dementia caregiver stress can impact health and lead to depression and anxiety. Strategies will be introduced for building resiliency which helps preserve and restore emotional and physical health while navigating the uncertainty of dementia caregiving. Thank you
Meaningful Time Together: Tips for Activities and Assisting with Care
OASIS Senior Center - Room 4 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar, CASpending time together with loved ones with cognitive decline can often become more challenging. Whether you are home with your loved one, or they live in a care community, join us as we talk through ideas for activities to do together, and ways to make our time together enjoyable and meaningful. We will also discuss
Sharpen Your Mind! Memory Tips & Teasers
Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CAJoin this fun and interactive session to learn some strategies to practice improving memory and ways to maximize brain health. Come play along and challenge your brain! Registration Required – Please Call: 949-470-3062 Thank you to our co-host:
Clues for Decision Making (Zoom)
Online WebinarHow do I decide? Becoming the primary decision maker for a loved one can be a daunting task. Join us as we explore what goes into making major decisions from driving to considering when is the right time to increase care.
Are You Good to Go?
Crescent Landing at Santa Ana Memory Care 3730 S. Greenville St., Santa Ana, CAHave you had the important conversations with your loved ones necessary to ensure they know your wishes in the event of serious or terminal illness? Planning for serious illness provides a gift of peace of mind for you, and those you love. This program will discuss how you can anticipate and identify your wishes, ensure
Caring Conversations: A New Way of Talking (Zoom)
Online WebinarWhen a loved one experiences cognitive changes, their ability to communicate is often challenged. Join us for this class designed to help you better communicate and connect with friends, family, or loved ones with cognitive decline. Bring your questions! This class will be held via Zoom. Participants may join with video or audio only (call
The Other Dementias: A Look Under the Dementia Umbrella
Under the umbrella term of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is only one of the many types that exist. We will take a closer look at many of the non-Alzheimer’s forms of dementia, including Vascular, Lewy Body, Parkinson’s, Frontotemporal, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and other sleep, mood and anxiety disorders. Presented by UCI Health Behavioral Neurologist, Dr. Brian
Brain Boot Camp: 2 Week Series (Zoom)
Online WebinarJoin us for a fun, UCLA Longevity Center evidence-based, two session intensive course that teaches healthy brain lifestyles and enhances memory ability. Must attend both sessions. May 15th 12:00 - 1:00 PM May 22nd 12:00 - 1:00 PM Register in advance for this class: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsde-vqTsoE9xqBeqzKB39D5JnuUaldvae After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the
Understanding and Responding to Your Loved One’s Distress (Zoom)
Online WebinarCare 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
Golf Fore Alzheimer’s 2023
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club 26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CAGolf, dine and enjoy a day of leisure at one of Orange County’s premier courses. Join us with your foursome for the morning or the afternoon session and stay for a delicious evening dinner and live auction filled with amazing experiences and items you can bid on. May 19, 2023 | Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club,
Meaningful Time Together: Tip for Activities and Assisting with Care (Zoom)
Online WebinarSpending time together with loved ones with cognitive decline can often become more challenging. Whether you are home with your loved one, or they live in a care community, join us as we talk through ideas for activities to do together, and ways to make our time together enjoyable and meaningful. We will also discuss
Staging Cognitive Decline (Zoom)
Online WebinarWhat stage is my loved one at? Understanding more about the stages of Alzheimer's disease and what to expect can help us provide better support to meet our loved ones' needs. Please join us as we look into the different staging scales and what this means we can expect (or not expect!)
I Need A Break! A Respite Care Guide for Care Partners
Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CAEveryone needs a break. If you are a care partner, you need time for self-care. If you have dementia, you may want more opportunities to meet others who share some of the same challenges. Join this informative workshop on finding the right kind of respite for you. Registration Required – Please Call: 949-470-3062 Thank you
Reduce your Risk for Dementia
University United Methodist Church 18422 Culver Dr., Irvine, CANew research, and new treatments Sponsored by: Download Flyer
Cognitive Decline: Typical vs MCI vs Dementia (Hybrid Event)
Alzheimer's Orange County 2515 McCabe Way, Irvine, CAIs it normal? Or something else? Find out in this special educational event with Dr. Kent Peppard! Kent Peppard, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment of memory and neurocognitive disorders such as Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and various types and causes of dementia. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_16reo7qmTVCFUEElsPGdEw
Caring Conversations: A New Way of Talking (Zoom)
Online WebinarWhen a loved one experiences cognitive changes, their ability to communicate is often challenged. Join us for this class designed to help you better communicate and connect with friends, family, or loved ones with cognitive decline. Bring your questions! This class will be held via Zoom. Participants may join with video or audio only (call
6 Pillars of Brain Health
Orange Senior Center 170 S. Olive Street, Orange, CAJoin us for a 1 hour health education program that identifies six pillars of brain health, reviews age-related changes in memory and learning, explores possible risks and threats to brain health, and outlines practical steps to protect brain health and lower risk of cognitive decline. No RSVP Needed - Attendees must be 60+ years of
Mind Your Brain: Strategies for Cognitive Strength at any Age
Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CAInterested in strategies for keeping your brain stronger for longer? Join us for Mind your Brain, based on the latest research from the Cleveland Clinic. Learn about the six pillars of brain health, age-related changes in memory and learning, possible risks and threats to brain health, and practical steps to protect your brain health and
Understanding and Responding to Your Loved One’s Distress (Zoom)
Online WebinarCare 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
Aging Safely at Home
University United Methodist Church 18422 Culver Dr., Irvine, CAPreventing falls and making small changes to adapt as we age Sponsored by: Download Flyer
Clues for Decision Making (Zoom)
Online WebinarHow do I decide? Becoming the primary decision maker for a loved one can be a daunting task. Join us as we explore what goes into making major decisions from driving to considering when is the right time to increase care.
Meaningful Time Together: Tip for Activities and Assisting with Care (Zoom)
Online WebinarSpending time together with loved ones with cognitive decline can often become more challenging. Whether you are home with your loved one, or they live in a care community, join us as we talk through ideas for activities to do together, and ways to make our time together enjoyable and meaningful. We will also discuss
Alzheimer’s OC Annual Gala 2023
AV Irvine 16500 Scientific, Irvine, CAThe glamour and excitement of gala is back with a whole new spin. Mark your calendar and be a part of a one-of-a-kind evening featuring a performance from Grammy Award winning producer and vocalist Steve Tyrell, a gourmet dinner, highly coveted auction items and more. This is a gala you won’t want to miss! November