By Jim McAleer, President & CEO What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly impairs memory and cognitive skills, and eventually the ability to carry out even the simplest tasks. Many people use “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably believing they are the same thing. However,
Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC) is set to expand support services in Leisure World Seal Beach (LWSB) this Fall thanks to a new $20,000 grant from the Golden Age Foundation (GAF). This new initiative will bring much needed, life-transforming services directly to a community exclusively comprised of older adults. Leisure World Seal Beach (LWSB) is an
Using art as a communication tool for people with memory loss By Staff blogger/ February, 2018 One of the challenges that those with Alzheimer’s disease face is losing their ability to verbally express themselves. Our program, Memories in the Making (MIM), provides those with dementia with a powerful, non-verbal communication tool: expression through art. Our
Another successful year of helping families face Alzheimer’s and Dementia By Staff Blogger/ January, 2018 At Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC), 2017 marks the end of another successful year of providing free services and programs to the Alzheimer’s community in Orange County. We are extremely grateful to our supporters, generous donors, and our incredible staff for
By Dr. Trinh/ November, 2017 There are three main stages of Alzheimer’s progression: the mild stage, the moderate stage, and the severe stage. Prior to these three stages of the disease is a pre-Alzheimer’s stage, called “Mild Cognitive Impairment” (MCI). During MCI, individuals may occasionally experience memory problems which do not affect their activities of
