Recently, the news of actor Bruce Willis’ frontotemporal dementia diagnosis made national headlines, but it also put the spotlight on a disorder many are unfamiliar with. What is frontotemporal dementia? According to the NIH, Frontotemporal disorders (FTD), sometimes called frontotemporal dementia is a rare form of dementia that tends to occur at a younger age
New Year, New Date This year marks the inaugural year we have hosted the Walk4ALZ & Run4ALZ at Angel Stadium in the spring. With a bright sky and sunny day, over 2,500 people from every part of Orange County came together on March 19 to walk and run in solidarity for all older adults
March 8, 2022 The Walk4ALZ & Run4ALZ is Orange County’s largest Alzheimer’s walk and 5K. Every year, thousands come together at Angel Stadium to raise funds, awareness and enjoy a day of family fun. Keep the following in mind to prepare for the big day and if you haven’t already sign up here. 1. Turn
February 18, 2022 Caregivers may not have the time or energy to set traditional goals for themselves, but repeating encouraging affirmations can be a simple yet powerful tool for self-encouragement. Take a moment to sit in your favorite chair, read through this list, perhaps over a cup of coffee or tea, and remember to breathe!
Holidays can bring mixed feelings for the caregivers and their loved ones. OptionB.org summarizes these conflicting emotions in the following quote: “For people who have experienced a big change, traditions can be a source of comfort–or a painful reminder of what they’ve lost.” Why are holidays difficult for individuals with cognitive change? New sights, sounds
May 2021 Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia can be challenging, but learning how you can develop resiliency can help. See what lessons you can learn from Dr. Miriam Galindo’s Developing Resiliency presentation from our Fill Your Cup: Caregiver Strategies for 2021 caregiver conference. Developing Resiliency is critical for caregivers Unchecked
By Dr. Trinh/ November, 2017 In neuroscience research, a new direction in Alzheimer’s clinical trials is to detect the disease early enough to possibly prevent it from progressing. Now, more and more research companies, including Irvine Clinical Research (ICR), are shifting their focus to trying to find and identify Alzheimer’s while symptoms are still mild
By Staff Blogger/ October, 2017 Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC) hosted our very first Walk4ALZ of this year in Laguna Niguel Regional Park on October 14th. The 400 participants who joined hands in fight against Alzheimer's included people affected by the disease and their friends and family, caregivers, AlzOC staff, local elected officials, and many other
