Education – Brain Health

Find out what science can do to lower your risk of developing dementia by attending one of our brain health classes, learn ways to improve your memory with our memory training program or attend one of our seminars on the latest research on Alzheimer’s disease.

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Classes and Programs Available

MindFit OC

This program is funded by a grant provided by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)

Research suggests that certain lifestyle factors such as a nutritious diet, exercise, social engagement, and mentally stimulating pursuits might help to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.  Take action now and find out how to lower the risk by attending one of our brain health classes that are held throughout Orange County.

Mind Your Brain: Strategies for Cognitive Strength at Any Age

This interactive course, based on the latest research from the Cleveland Clinic, provides insights into 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 lower your risk of cognitive decline.

Sharpen Your Mind: Memory Tips and Tricks

This fun and interactive session helps attendees to learn some strategies to practice improving memory and ways to maximize brain health. Come play along and challenge your brain!

The Role of Exercise on Cognition

Explore the powerful connection between physical activity and cognitive health. This presentation will feature evidence-based information on how regular exercise can improve brain function, reduce the risk of cognitive decline, and enhance mental well-being.

The Importance of Sleep for Cognition

This presentation focuses on how sleep affects the brain, how much sleep and what kind of sleep adults need for optimal health, and how to develop your own sleep hygiene for better brain function.

Nutrition for a Healthier Mind

Explore age-related changes in memory and learning and how nutrition and diet impact your cognitive health. Learn what foods you should eat and what foods you should avoid for a healthier brain and body.

Mind Checks

Alzheimer’s Orange County is now conducting Mind Checks via Zoom! Mind Checks are cognitive wellness screenings that help to identify possible changes in cognition and thinking in a “first-step” approach. Mind Checks create a baseline for individuals and identify those at risk for cognitive impairment. Mind Checks contribute to early detection and treatment of cognitive decline. Available by appointment. Please call 844-373-4400 to schedule a day and time most convenient for you. Click here to learn more about who and why should consider a screening.

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  • Train Your Brain: Fun Games for Better Focus and Memory

    Susi Q Senior Center 380 Third Street, Laguna Beach, United States

    Keeping the brain active is an important part of healthy aging. This class will explore simple ways to challenge the mind, support memory, and stay mentally engaged. Participants will learn practical brain-training activities, lifestyle habits, and everyday strategies that can be used at home. Call (949) 464-6645 to RSVP Presented by Deborah Morse, MSG  

  • Train Your Brain: Fun Games for Better Focus and Memory

    Lakeview Senior Center, 20 Lake Rd, Irvine, CA 92604

    Keeping the brain active is an important part of healthy aging. This class will explore simple ways to challenge the mind, support memory, and stay mentally engaged. Participants will learn practical brain-training activities, lifestyle habits, and everyday strategies that can be used at home. Call (949) 724-6900 to RSVP Presented by Deborah Morse, MSG  

  • MindFit: Optimize Your Brain Health

    Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

    Join us weekly, on Thursdays, from July 30th to September 3rd for MindFit. Brain health can be fun, social, and interactive. In this one-hour session, participants will actively play games, puzzles, trivia, and other brain-boosting activities designed to support memory, attention, problem-solving, and mental flexibility. This class offers a lively, hands-on way to stay mentally

  • Mind Your Mood: Stress, Emotions, and Brain Health

    Sea Country Senior & Community Center 24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA, United States

    Mood, stress, and emotional well-being all play an important role in brain health. This class will explore how depression, anxiety, loneliness, and chronic stress can affect memory and thinking. Participants will learn practical strategies to support emotional wellness and recognize when additional help may be needed. Call (949) 425-5151 to RSVP Presented by Deborah Morse,

  • Sharpen Your Mind! Memory Tips and Teasers

    United Methodist Church Laguna Woods 24442 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA, United States

    Learn practical, everyday strategies to support focus, recall, and overall brain health. This class will explore simple memory techniques, lifestyle habits, and brain-friendly tools to help you feel more confident keeping your mind active and engaged.

  • Train Your Brain: Fun Games For Better Focus and Memory

    Town & Country Senior Living 555 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA, United States

    Join us for an interactive class designed to keep your mind active, engaged, and challenged. Participants will play fun brain games that support focus, memory, problem-solving, and mental flexibility while learning simple ways to keep the brain stimulated in everyday life. To RSVP Call: (714) 547-7581 Presented by Lauren Weiss download flyer

  • MindFit: Optimize Your Brain Heatlh

    Susi Q Senior Center 380 Third Street, Laguna Beach, United States

    Brain health can be fun, social, and interactive. In this one-hour session, participants will actively play games, puzzles, trivia, and other brain-boosting activities designed to support memory, attention, problem-solving, and mental flexibility. This class offers a lively, hands-on way to stay mentally engaged while connecting with others and having fun. Call (949) 464-6645 to RSVP

  • Brain Myths Busted: What’s True, What’s Not, and What to Do

    Lakeview Senior Center - Craft Room 20 Lake Rd, Irvine, CA, United States

    There is a lot of information out there about memory, aging, and brain health—but not all of it is true. This class will separate common myths from facts and explain what really supports cognitive wellness. Participants will learn practical, research-informed steps they can take to support brain health at any age. Call (949) 724-6900 to

  • Digital Overload: Protecting Your Brain in a Tech-Heavy World

    Susi Q Senior Center 380 Third Street, Laguna Beach, United States

    Technology is part of everyday life, but constant notifications, screen time, and digital multitasking can affect focus, sleep, stress, and memory. This class will explore how digital habits may impact brain health and emotional well-being. Participants will learn simple strategies to create healthier boundaries with technology and support better attention and rest. Call (949) 464-6645

  • Brain Myths Busted: What’s True, What’s Not, and What to Do

    Trabuco Senior Center 5701 Trabuco Rd., Irvine, CA, United States

    There is a lot of information out there about memory, aging, and brain health—but not all of it is true. This class will separate common myths from facts and explain what really supports cognitive wellness. Participants will learn practical, research-informed steps they can take to support brain health at any age. Call (949) 724-7300 to

  • Diabetes, Hypertension, and Brain Health

    Aliso Viejo Ranch 100 Park AVe., Aliso Viejo, United States

    Diabetes and high blood pressure can affect more than the body—they can also impact memory, thinking, and long-term brain health. This class will explore the connection between blood sugar, blood pressure, circulation, and cognitive wellness. Participants will learn practical steps to support both physical and brain health through prevention, management, and healthy lifestyle choices. Presented

  • Mind Fit: Optimize Your Brain Health

    Susi Q Senior Center 380 Third Street, Laguna Beach, United States

    Brain health can be fun, social, and interactive. In this one-hour session, participants will actively play games, puzzles, trivia, and other brain-boosting activities designed to support memory, attention, problem-solving, and mental flexibility. This class offers a lively, hands-on way to stay mentally engaged while connecting with others and having fun. To RSVP, call (949) 464-6645

  • The Power of Music For Brain Health

    Sea Country Senior & Community Center 24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA, United States

    Music can stimulate memory, mood, movement, and connection in powerful ways. This class will explore how music engages the brain and how it may support emotional well-being, attention, reminiscence, and quality of life. Participants will learn practical ways to use music intentionally for brain health, stress relief, and meaningful connection. Call (949) 425-5151 to RSVP

  • The Role of Exercise on Cognition

    Fullerton Public Library 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA, United States

    Physical activity is one of the most powerful ways to support brain health at any age. This class will explore how movement can benefit memory, mood, attention, sleep, and overall cognitive function. Participants will learn how different types of exercise, including aerobic activity, strength training, balance, and flexibility, can support a healthier brain and body.

  • Digital Overload: Protecting Your Brain in a Tech-Heavy World

    Lakeview Senior Center, 20 Lake Rd, Irvine, CA 92604

    Technology is part of everyday life, but constant notifications, screen time, and digital multitasking can affect focus, sleep, stress, and memory. This class will explore how digital habits may impact brain health and emotional well-being. Participants will learn simple strategies to create healthier boundaries with technology and support better attention and rest. Call (949) 724-6900

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A Six-Week Series

    The Brain Health Blueprint: A Six-Week Series
    Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

    The Brain Health Blueprint is a 6-week interactive series designed to empower adults to protect their brain and reduce dementia risk using evidence-based lifestyle strategies. Grounded in the 6 Pillars of Brain Health, this hands-on program combines education, self-reflection, and real-world practice—such as cooking demonstrations, movement labs, memory games, stress-relief techniques, and personalized goal-setting. Participants

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A Six-Week Series

    Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

    The Brain Health Blueprint is a 6-week interactive series designed to empower adults to protect their brain and reduce dementia risk using evidence-based lifestyle strategies. Grounded in the 6 Pillars of Brain Health, this hands-on program combines education, self-reflection, and real-world practice—such as cooking demonstrations, movement labs, memory games, stress-relief techniques, and personalized goal-setting. Participants

  • Other Types of Dementia: Not Just Alzheimer’s

    Aliso Viejo Ranch 100 Park AVe., Aliso Viejo, United States

    Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, but it is not the only one. This class will introduce other forms of dementia, such as Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and mixed dementia. Participants will learn how symptoms may differ, why an accurate diagnosis matters, and how care approaches may need to

  • Mind Fit: Optimize Your Brain Health

    Susi Q Senior Center 380 Third Street, Laguna Beach, United States

    Brain health can be fun, social, and interactive. In this one-hour session, participants will actively play games, puzzles, trivia, and other brain-boosting activities designed to support memory, attention, problem-solving, and mental flexibility. This class offers a lively, hands-on way to stay mentally engaged while connecting with others and having fun. To RSVP, call (949) 464-6645

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A Six-Week Series

    Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

    The Brain Health Blueprint is a 6-week interactive series designed to empower adults to protect their brain and reduce dementia risk using evidence-based lifestyle strategies. Grounded in the 6 Pillars of Brain Health, this hands-on program combines education, self-reflection, and real-world practice—such as cooking demonstrations, movement labs, memory games, stress-relief techniques, and personalized goal-setting. Participants

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A Six-Week Series

    Yorba Linda Community Center 4501 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda, CA, United States

    The Brain Health Blueprint is a 6-week interactive series designed to empower adults to protect their brain and reduce dementia risk using evidence-based lifestyle strategies. Grounded in the 6 Pillars of Brain Health, this hands-on program combines education, self-reflection, and real-world practice—such as cooking demonstrations, movement labs, memory games, stress-relief techniques, and personalized goal-setting. Participants

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A Six-Week Series

    Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

    The Brain Health Blueprint is a 6-week interactive series designed to empower adults to protect their brain and reduce dementia risk using evidence-based lifestyle strategies. Grounded in the 6 Pillars of Brain Health, this hands-on program combines education, self-reflection, and real-world practice—such as cooking demonstrations, movement labs, memory games, stress-relief techniques, and personalized goal-setting. Participants

  • Nutrition for a Healthier Mind

    Rancho Senior Center 3 Ethel Coplen Way, Irvine, CA, United States

    What we eat can play an important role in supporting brain health, energy, mood, and overall well-being. This class will explore how nutrition may influence memory, focus, inflammation, heart health, and healthy aging. Participants will learn practical, everyday food choices that support a healthier mind and body. To RSVP, call (949) 724-6800 Presented by: Kristen

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A Six-Week Series

    Yorba Linda Community Center 4501 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda, CA, United States

    The Brain Health Blueprint is a 6-week interactive series designed to empower adults to protect their brain and reduce dementia risk using evidence-based lifestyle strategies. Grounded in the 6 Pillars of Brain Health, this hands-on program combines education, self-reflection, and real-world practice—such as cooking demonstrations, movement labs, memory games, stress-relief techniques, and personalized goal-setting. Participants

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A Six-Week Series

    Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

    The Brain Health Blueprint is a 6-week interactive series designed to empower adults to protect their brain and reduce dementia risk using evidence-based lifestyle strategies. Grounded in the 6 Pillars of Brain Health, this hands-on program combines education, self-reflection, and real-world practice—such as cooking demonstrations, movement labs, memory games, stress-relief techniques, and personalized goal-setting. Participants

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A Six-Week Series

    Yorba Linda Community Center 4501 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda, CA, United States

    The Brain Health Blueprint is a 6-week interactive series designed to empower adults to protect their brain and reduce dementia risk using evidence-based lifestyle strategies. Grounded in the 6 Pillars of Brain Health, this hands-on program combines education, self-reflection, and real-world practice—such as cooking demonstrations, movement labs, memory games, stress-relief techniques, and personalized goal-setting. Participants

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A Six-Week Series

    Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

    The Brain Health Blueprint is a 6-week interactive series designed to empower adults to protect their brain and reduce dementia risk using evidence-based lifestyle strategies. Grounded in the 6 Pillars of Brain Health, this hands-on program combines education, self-reflection, and real-world practice—such as cooking demonstrations, movement labs, memory games, stress-relief techniques, and personalized goal-setting. Participants

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A Six-Week Series

    Yorba Linda Community Center 4501 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda, CA, United States

    The Brain Health Blueprint is a 6-week interactive series designed to empower adults to protect their brain and reduce dementia risk using evidence-based lifestyle strategies. Grounded in the 6 Pillars of Brain Health, this hands-on program combines education, self-reflection, and real-world practice—such as cooking demonstrations, movement labs, memory games, stress-relief techniques, and personalized goal-setting. Participants

  • Mind Fit: Optimize Your Brain Health

    Susi Q Senior Center 380 Third Street, Laguna Beach, United States

    Brain health can be fun, social, and interactive. In this one-hour session, participants will actively play games, puzzles, trivia, and other brain-boosting activities designed to support memory, attention, problem-solving, and mental flexibility. This class offers a lively, hands-on way to stay mentally engaged while connecting with others and having fun. To RSVP, call (949) 464-6645

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A Six-Week Series

    Yorba Linda Community Center 4501 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda, CA, United States

    The Brain Health Blueprint is a 6-week interactive series designed to empower adults to protect their brain and reduce dementia risk using evidence-based lifestyle strategies. Grounded in the 6 Pillars of Brain Health, this hands-on program combines education, self-reflection, and real-world practice—such as cooking demonstrations, movement labs, memory games, stress-relief techniques, and personalized goal-setting. Participants

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A Six-Week Series

    Yorba Linda Community Center 4501 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda, CA, United States

    The Brain Health Blueprint is a 6-week interactive series designed to empower adults to protect their brain and reduce dementia risk using evidence-based lifestyle strategies. Grounded in the 6 Pillars of Brain Health, this hands-on program combines education, self-reflection, and real-world practice—such as cooking demonstrations, movement labs, memory games, stress-relief techniques, and personalized goal-setting. Participants

  • The Role of Exercise on Cognition

    Lakeview Senior Center - Craft Room 20 Lake Rd, Irvine, CA, United States

    Physical activity is one of the most powerful ways to support brain health at any age. This class will explore how movement can benefit memory, mood, attention, sleep, and overall cognitive function. Participants will learn how different types of exercise, including aerobic activity, strength training, balance, and flexibility, can support a healthier brain and body.

  • Mind Fit: Optimize Your Brain Health

    Susi Q Senior Center 380 Third Street, Laguna Beach, United States

    Brain health can be fun, social, and interactive. In this one-hour session, participants will actively play games, puzzles, trivia, and other brain-boosting activities designed to support memory, attention, problem-solving, and mental flexibility. This class offers a lively, hands-on way to stay mentally engaged while connecting with others and having fun. To RSVP, call (949) 464-6645

View our other classes and programs

Alzheimer’s Orange County (ALZOC®) offers hundreds of other classes and workshops for those with memory loss concerns, families, caregivers and the community. Browse our other classes here.