Family & Community Education
Classes and events designed specifically for family members of those affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Class topics include:
Family-Only Classes
Class
Description
Details
Compassionate Communication
The perfect class for beginning or experienced family caregivers to learn how to effectively connect with a person with memory loss.
Legal Workshop: Information on Planning for Long Term Care
An expert elder law attorney will provide current information on critical legal issues dealing with long-term care
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Learn more about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and community resources for memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Understanding Dementia-Related Behavior
Understand how behavior is a common way of communication for people with dementia and how to decode these behavioral messages
Community Classes (open to the public)
Event
Month
Location
Healthy Brain Month: January 2017
at City of Irvine Senior Centers
Brain Health as You Age: What You Should Know
Learn what you can do to protect your brain health! Please join us for healthy brain education and activities to help maintain cognitive fitness. These presentations complement the regularly scheduled monthly healthy brain activities, and will provide valuable information about the role of cognitive stimulation, socialization, exercise, and proper nutrition in promoting overall brain fitness.
Kim Bailey, MSG, Alzheimer’s Orange County
Thursday, January 12, 2017
11 a.m. – Noon
Trabuco Center:
5701 Trabuco Road, Irvine, CA 92620
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
11 a.m. – Noon
Rancho Senior Center:
3 Ethel Coplen Way, Irvine, CA 92612
Monday, January 23, 2017
11 a.m. – Noon
Lakeview Senior Center:
20 Lake Road, Irvine CA 92604
Healthy Brain Month: March 2017
at Florence Sylvester Memorial Senior Center
Brain Health as You Age: What You Should Know
Join us for healthy brain education and practical strategies to maintain cognitive fitness. This presentation will provide valuable information about the role of cognitive stimulation, physical exercise, social engagement and proper nutrition in promoting overall brain fitness.
Kim Bailey, MSG, Alzheimer’s Orange County
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Florence Sylvester Memorial Center
23721 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Brain Fitness Class
Allyson Lehrich, LCSW, Cognitive Care Solutions
Tuesdays, March 7,14,21, and 28, 2017
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Florence Sylvester Memorial Center
23721 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
It’s Not Just Blueberries: What to Eat for Brain Health
Lisa Gibson, MS, RDN, FAND, Age Well Senior Services
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Florence Sylvester Memorial Center
23721 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
RSVP: 949.380.9886
Carpooling to family education events is encouraged. Questions? Contact our Education Department at 949-955-9000.
