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
Brought to you by Irvine Clinical Research By Dr. Dung Trinh It rained today. It rained all last night. I enjoyed the sound of rain so much that I actually pulled it into my dream last night. In my dream, I was on the rooftop of a parking structure - enjoying the rain and soaking
If you or someone you know has been experiencing memory loss, you are far from alone. An estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. Memory loss at any age can cause feelings of anxiety, fear, and sadness. Whether someone has received a formal diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment
When paired with dementia or Alzheimer’s, a UTI is often more than just an infection A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a type of infection that enters the body through the urethra, and is prevalent among both younger and older individuals. UTIs cause distinct physical symptoms such as painful urination, back pain, and lower
Some helpful tips for caregivers on communicating with their loved ones Caregivers must change their communication style when interacting with a person with Alzheimer's or dementia. Alzheimer's is often considered a disease of emotions, whipping up a continuous cycle within its victims' minds that repeatedly bounces from confusion to discomfort to abnormal behaviors. This
Some strategies from our 4-Weeks To A Better Memory Program By Staff Blogger/ June, 2019 Did you know that one of the most common memory problems that adults face in daily life is forgetting names? In our “4 Weeks to a Better Memory” program, we teach participants to develop good habits that will help
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
