Alzheimer’s Orange County

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  • Diabetes, Hipertensión y la Memoria (Spanish)

    Miraloma Family Center 2600 E Miraloma Way, Anaheim, CA, United States

    Descubra cómo cuidar su salud fortalece su memoria y bienestar. Aprenda estrategias prácticas para mantener su mente activa y prevenir el deterioro cognitivo, aunque viva con diabetes o hipertensión.

  • The Importance of Sleep on Cognition

    Costa Mesa Senior Center 695 W 19th St., Costa Mesa, CA, United States

    Sleep is one of the most important — and often overlooked — factors in maintaining brain health. During sleep, the brain consolidates memories, regulates mood, and clears waste products that build up throughout the day. When sleep is disrupted, it can affect concentration, decision-making, and long-term cognitive health. This class explores why sleep is essential

  • Navigating Family Dynamics in Dementia Care (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Caring for a loved one with dementia often impacts the entire family. Differences in opinions, expectations, and levels of involvement can create tension and misunderstandings, especially as care needs increase. Families may struggle with difficult decisions, shifting roles, and emotional stress. This class explores the common family dynamics that arise during dementia caregiving and offers

  • Mind Matters: The Role of Heart Health (Online)

    Online Webinar

    What’s good for the heart is also good for the brain. Growing research shows that cardiovascular health plays a critical role in protecting memory, thinking, and overall cognitive function. Conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and poor circulation can affect blood flow to the brain and increase the risk of cognitive decline

  • Dementia 101

    Orange Senior Center 170 S. Olive Street, Orange, CA, United States

    Dementia affects millions of individuals and families, yet many people are unsure what the condition actually involves. This introductory class provides a clear overview of dementia, including common symptoms, how it affects thinking and behavior, and the different types of dementia. Participants will learn how dementia differs from normal aging and what changes families may

  • ¿Qué es la Pérdida de la Memoria? (Spanish)

    Ponderosa Park 320 E Orangewood Ave., Anaheim, CA, United States

    Olvidar nombres, extraviar llaves o confundirse momentáneamente puede ser parte del envejecimiento o un signo temprano de demencia. No toda demencia es Alzheimer. Conocer las diferencias es clave para una mejor planificación y manejo.

  • Understanding the Journey: Dementia Stages and What to Expect: Mid Stage Dementia (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Series Description: This four-part online series is designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners who want to better understand the changes that occur across the stages of dementia. Each session focuses on a different stage—Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), early-stage dementia, mid-stage dementia, and late-stage dementia—providing practical guidance on what changes to

  • Become an Alzheimer’s Advocate!

    Alzheimer's Orange County 2515 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA, United States

    Hybrid in person and Zoom. Alzheimer's advocates play an important role in improving the quality of care and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families by working to improve dementia care and services; improve access to community-based care; improve quality care in residential settings, and expand funding for research and public

  • Legal and Financial Planning in Dementia (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Planning ahead can help families avoid confusion, stress, and crisis decisions later. This educational session explores the key legal and financial considerations that arise when someone is living with dementia or experiencing cognitive decline. Participants will learn about essential planning tools such as powers of attorney, advance health care directives, living wills, and financial management

  • Prevención de Caídas (Spanish) (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Impulse su independencia con herramientas diseñadas para reducir riesgos en el hogar y en la vida diaria. Este segmento ofrece tácticas basadas en evidencia para mejorar equilibrio, fuerza y atención al entorno, habilitando un estilo de vida más seguro y dinámico. Ingrese al enlace de Zoom: https://bit.ly/alzocmastery descargar folleto

  • My Brain Health Plan

    Dorothy Visser Senior Center 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA, United States

    Supporting brain health is not about one single habit—it is about the combination of daily lifestyle choices that influence how the brain functions over time. In this interactive session, participants explore key lifestyle factors that support cognitive wellness, including mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and social connection. The class introduces evidence-based strategies

  • La nutricion cambia con la edad (Spanish)

    Abrazar Midway Community Center 14900 Park Lane, Midway City, CA, United States

    Acompáñenos en una conversación sobre cómo los cambios relacionados con la edad, la memoria y el aprendizaje son influidos por su alimentación. Aprenda qué alimentos consumir y cuáles evitar para mantener saludables su cuerpo, mente, y espíritu.

  • Diabetes, Hipertensión y la Memoria (Spanish)

    Abrazar Midway Community Center 14900 Park Lane, Midway City, CA, United States

    Descubra cómo cuidar su salud fortalece su memoria y bienestar. Aprenda estrategias prácticas para mantener su mente activa y prevenir el deterioro cognitivo, aunque viva con diabetes o hipertensión.

  • Diabetes, Hipertensión y la Memoria (Spanish)

    Southwest Senior Center 2201 W McFadden, Santa Ana, CA, United States

    Descubra cómo cuidar su salud fortalece su memoria y bienestar. Aprenda estrategias prácticas para mantener su mente activa y prevenir el deterioro cognitivo, aunque viva con diabetes o hipertensión.

  • Boost Your Brain: Simple Daily Habits for Cognitive Health

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

    Discover small, everyday changes that can make a big difference for your brain! This fun and interactive class explores the connection between lifestyle and memory, offering practical tips you can use right away. From food choices and movement to social activities and stress relief, you’ll learn easy ways to keep your mind sharp and energized

  • What If It’s Not Dementia? Other Conditions that Look Like Cognitive Decline

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

    Memory problems and thinking changes can have many possible causes. While dementia is one possibility, other medical conditions, medications, emotional factors, and lifestyle issues can also affect cognition. This class explores conditions that can mimic dementia, including depression, sleep disorders, vitamin deficiencies, medication side effects, and other health concerns. Participants will learn why proper evaluation

  • Understanding the Journey: Dementia Stages and What to Expect: Late-Stage Dementia (Online)

    Online Webinar

    This four-part online series is designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners who want to better understand the changes that occur across the stages of dementia. Each session focuses on a different stage—Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), early-stage dementia, mid-stage dementia, and late-stage dementia—providing practical guidance on what changes to expect, strategies

  • El Estrés y la Memoria (Spanish)

    Serve the People Community Health Center - Santa Ana 1206 17th St., Santa Ana, CA, United States

    Aprenda cómo el estrés crónico afecta la memoria y qué estrategias puede implementar para proteger su salud mental y cognitiva.

  • Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day

    TBD

    Alzheimer's advocates play an important role in improving the quality of care and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families by working to improve dementia care and services, access to community-based care, quality care in residential settings, and more. Join us in meeting elected officials across Orange County to discuss meeting

  • My Brain Health Roadmap

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

    Supporting brain health is not about one single habit—it is about the combination of daily lifestyle choices that influence how the brain functions over time. In this interactive session, participants explore key lifestyle factors that support cognitive wellness, including mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and social connection. The class introduces evidence-based strategies

  • Aging Mastery Program – Community Engagement (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Staying connected to others and actively participating in community life plays a powerful role in maintaining emotional well-being, purpose, and cognitive health as we age. Social engagement helps reduce loneliness, strengthens resilience, and supports overall brain health. This Aging Mastery Program session explores the many ways individuals can remain engaged with their communities, whether through

  • Communication Skills: How to Have Better Conversations (In-Person or Online)

    Los Alamitos Community Center 10911 Oak St., Los Alamitos, CA, United States

    Effective communication strengthens relationships, reduces misunderstandings, and improves our ability to connect with others. In this interactive session, participants will learn strategies for improving everyday conversations. Topics include active listening, expressing thoughts clearly, navigating disagreements respectfully, and recognizing how communication styles influence interactions. The class also explores how communication can change as people age or

  • Empowered Caregiving Workshop: Navigating Sundowning in Dementia Care

    Mount of Olives Church 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

    Many caregivers notice that their loved one becomes more confused, restless, or agitated in the late afternoon or evening—a pattern often referred to as “sundowning.” This class explores why these changes occur and how they can affect individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. Participants will learn about possible triggers for sundowning, including fatigue, environmental

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A 6-Week Interactive Roadmap to a Healthier Mind: Your Brain, Your Future: How to Protect Your Mind as You Age (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Your brain health is shaped by the habits you build every day. In this engaging six-week series, participants will explore the key lifestyle factors that research shows support memory, thinking, and long-term cognitive wellness. Using the Brain Health Blueprint framework, each session focuses on one pillar of brain health, helping participants understand how everyday choices—such

  • An Update on Alzheimer’s Disease

    Lake Forest Senior Center 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA, United States

    Research on Alzheimer’s disease is evolving rapidly, bringing new insights into how the disease develops, how it can be detected earlier, and how it may be treated in the future. An Update on Alzheimer’s Disease provides an overview of the latest scientific discoveries, emerging treatments, and advances in diagnosis and care. Participants will learn about

  • El Ejercicio y la Memoria

    UDW - United Domestic Workers of America 333 W. Civic Center Dr., Santa Ana, CA, United States

    Descubra el poder de un enfoque integral hacia el ejercicio que beneficia tanto al cerebro como al cuerpo. En esta charla interactiva, aprenderá estrategias prácticas para integrar el movimiento y la atención plena en su vida diaria.

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A 6-Week Interactive Roadmap to a Healthier Mind: Feeding the Brain: Foods that Protect Memory (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Your brain health is shaped by the habits you build every day. In this engaging six-week series, participants will explore the key lifestyle factors that research shows support memory, thinking, and long-term cognitive wellness. Using the Brain Health Blueprint framework, each session focuses on one pillar of brain health, helping participants understand how everyday choices—such

  • Mind Fit: Optimize Your Brain Health

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

    Your brain health is shaped by the choices you make every day. Mind Fit: Optimize Your Brain Health explores the lifestyle habits that help support memory, focus, and long-term cognitive wellness. In this engaging and practical session, participants will learn how factors such as mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and social connection

  • The Role of Exercise in Brain Health

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

    Physical activity benefits both the body and the brain. Research shows that regular movement supports memory, mood, and cognitive performance by increasing blood flow to the brain and promoting the growth of new neural connections. This class explores how exercise influences brain health and why movement is one of the most powerful tools for maintaining

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

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

    Our emotional well-being plays a powerful role in brain health. Chronic stress, anxiety, and depression can impact memory, attention, and overall cognitive functioning. In this class, participants will explore the connection between mental health and brain health and learn how emotional wellness influences long-term cognitive resilience. The session will introduce practical strategies for managing stress,

  • WEAAD 2026: Stronger Together: Protecting Older Adults Through Awareness, Advocacy & Action (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Older adults—particularly those living with cognitive impairment, are at increased risk for abuse, neglect, and exploitation, yet many cases go unrecognized or unreported. This course provides a comprehensive overview of elder and dependent adult abuse, equipping participants with the knowledge to identify warning signs, understand reporting responsibilities, and take appropriate action. Participants will explore the

  • La Música, el Baile y el Cerebro (Spanish)

    Miraloma Family Center 2600 E Miraloma Way, Anaheim, CA, United States

    La música y el baile no sólo levantan el ánimo, también ayudan a mantener el cerebro activo y saludable. ¡Venga y encuentre muchos pretextos para bailar y cantar! ¡Su cerebro se lo agradecerá y el cuerpo lo disfrutará!

  • The Power of Music for the Brain

    Costa Mesa Senior Center 695 W 19th St., Costa Mesa, CA, United States

    Music has a unique ability to engage the brain, evoke memories, and influence mood. Research shows that music activates multiple areas of the brain involved in emotion, memory, and movement. In this class, participants will explore how music affects the brain and how it can be used to support emotional well-being, connection, and engagement. The

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

    Online Webinar

    Smartphones, constant notifications, social media, and endless streams of information have dramatically changed the way our brains process and store information. While technology offers many benefits, excessive digital stimulation can contribute to mental fatigue, reduced focus, disrupted sleep, and increased stress. In this thought-provoking class, participants will explore how digital overload affects attention, memory, and

  • My Brain Health Plan (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Supporting brain health is not about one single habit—it is about the combination of daily lifestyle choices that influence how the brain functions over time. In this interactive session, participants explore key lifestyle factors that support cognitive wellness, including mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and social connection. The class introduces evidence-based strategies

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A 6-Week Interactive Roadmap to a Healthier Mind: Keep Your Mind Sharp: Activities That Strengthen Memory and Thinking (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Your brain health is shaped by the habits you build every day. In this engaging six-week series, participants will explore the key lifestyle factors that research shows support memory, thinking, and long-term cognitive wellness. Using the Brain Health Blueprint framework, each session focuses on one pillar of brain health, helping participants understand how everyday choices—such

  • La Música, el Baile y el Cerebro (Spanish)

    Ponderosa Park 320 E Orangewood Ave., Anaheim, CA, United States

    La música y el baile no sólo levantan el ánimo, también ayudan a mantener el cerebro activo y saludable. ¡Venga y encuentre muchos pretextos para bailar y cantar! ¡Su cerebro se lo agradecerá y el cuerpo lo disfrutará!

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

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

    There are many common beliefs about aging and memory, but not all of them are true. This engaging class separates fact from fiction and explores what science actually tells us about brain health. Participants will examine common myths about memory loss, brain training, aging, and cognitive decline. The session highlights evidence-based lifestyle habits that support

  • My Brain Health Plan

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

    Supporting brain health is not about one single habit—it is about the combination of daily lifestyle choices that influence how the brain functions over time. In this interactive session, participants explore key lifestyle factors that support cognitive wellness, including mental stimulation, physical activity, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and social connection. The class introduces evidence-based strategies

  • I Just Became a Caregiver…Now What?

    Dorothy Visser Senior Center 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA, United States

    Becoming a caregiver often happens suddenly and without preparation. Many people feel overwhelmed when they first step into this role. This class provides guidance for individuals who have recently become caregivers for a loved one experiencing cognitive or health challenges. Participants will learn what to expect as caregiving responsibilities grow and how to navigate the

  • Diabetes, Hipertensión y la Memoria (Spanish)

    Abrazar Midway Community Center 14900 Park Lane, Midway City, CA, United States

    Descubra cómo cuidar su salud fortalece su memoria y bienestar. Aprenda estrategias prácticas para mantener su mente activa y prevenir el deterioro cognitivo, aunque viva con diabetes o hipertensión.

  • Mind Your Brain: Strategies for Cognitive Strength at Any Age

    Orange Senior Center 170 S. Olive Street, Orange, CA, United States

    Brain health is shaped by the choices we make throughout life. This class explores evidence-based strategies that support cognitive strength and long-term brain wellness. Participants will learn about lifestyle habits linked to better brain health, including physical activity, mental stimulation, sleep, stress management, nutrition, and social engagement. The session explains how these factors work together

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A 6-Week Interactive Roadmap to a Healthier Mind: Move More, Think Better: How Exercise Protects the Brain (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Your brain health is shaped by the habits you build every day. In this engaging six-week series, participants will explore the key lifestyle factors that research shows support memory, thinking, and long-term cognitive wellness. Using the Brain Health Blueprint framework, each session focuses on one pillar of brain health, helping participants understand how everyday choices—such

  • La Música, el Baile y el Cerebro (Spanish)

    Southwest Senior Center 2201 W McFadden, Santa Ana, CA, United States

    La música y el baile no sólo levantan el ánimo, también ayudan a mantener el cerebro activo y saludable. ¡Venga y encuentre muchos pretextos para bailar y cantar! ¡Su cerebro se lo agradecerá y el cuerpo lo disfrutará!

  • Remember This! Everyday Tips to Improve Memory

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

    Memory challenges can happen at any age, but simple strategies can make remembering easier. This class introduces practical memory techniques that can help with everyday tasks such as remembering names, appointments, and important information. Participants will learn how attention, organization, and lifestyle habits influence memory performance. The session also explores how the brain processes and

  • La Música, el Baile y el Cerebro (Spanish)

    Serve the People Community Health Center - Santa Ana 1206 17th St., Santa Ana, CA, United States

    La música y el baile no sólo levantan el ánimo, también ayudan a mantener el cerebro activo y saludable. ¡Venga y encuentre muchos pretextos para bailar y cantar! ¡Su cerebro se lo agradecerá y el cuerpo lo disfrutará!

  • Sharpen Your Mind! Memory Tips and Tricks

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

    Keeping the brain active is one of the most powerful ways to support cognitive health. This class explores how learning new skills, solving problems, and staying curious can strengthen thinking abilities. Participants will discover activities that challenge the brain and support skills such as memory, focus, and mental flexibility. The session also explains how mental

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A 6-Week Interactive Roadmap to a Healthier Mind: Calm the Mind, Rest the Brain: The Power of Sleep and Stress Relief (Online)

    Online Webinar

    your brain health is shaped by the habits you build every day. In this engaging six-week series, participants will explore the key lifestyle factors that research shows support memory, thinking, and long-term cognitive wellness. Using the Brain Health Blueprint framework, each session focuses on one pillar of brain health, helping participants understand how everyday choices—such

  • The Brain Health Blueprint: A 6-Week Interactive Roadmap to a Healthier Mind: Putting It All Together: Build Your Personal Brain Health Plan (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Your brain health is shaped by the habits you build every day. In this engaging six-week series, participants will explore the key lifestyle factors that research shows support memory, thinking, and long-term cognitive wellness. Using the Brain Health Blueprint framework, each session focuses on one pillar of brain health, helping participants understand how everyday choices—such