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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSS2 - World Alzheimer's Awareness Month - HandoutAlzheimer's I ORANGE COUNTY � aforworld2011ss "Now What? Steps after a Diagnosis" Class Learn about what you should do after you, your loved one, or someone you know receives an Alzheimer's diagnosis, and what tools and resources are available. Held at Alzheimer's OC at 10 AM. Free to attend. Advance Care Planning Learn how to make decisions about the care you want to receive in the event where you cannot speak for yourself. Class held at Brookdale in Anaheim at 5 PM. Free to attend. Alzheimer's he Elephant in the Room f Ism e OSCAR' WINNER h,S.T..IL :L 15 ::.: ALICE I Screening of "Still Alice" film, followed by discussion about dementia -related topics. Held at Alzheimer's OC at 1 PM. Free to attend. Wednesday Matinee Movie Screening Compassionate Communication Learn principles and practical skills in communicating with those who have memory loss. Held at Alzheimer's OC at 10 AM. Free to attend. 28th Annual Southern California Alzheimer's Disease Research Conference: "The Elephant in the Room" Don't forget to sign up for Walk4ALZ, Orange County's largest movement for Alzheimer's! Start a team at www.alzoc.org/walk This conference will cover real challenges faced by those living with Alzheimer's, such as end -of -life care, elder abuse, psychiatric symptoms, driving risk, sex and intimacy, and physician aid in dying. Held at Irvine Marriott starting at 7:30 AM. More info and registration at www.alzoc.org. Alzheimer's Night at Angel Stadium Let's strike out Alzheimer's together! Join AOC at S G a 0 ftroc special Angels baseball k game at 6:07 PM. Visit f alzoc.org/goblue for ticket information. Is Alzheimer's Genetic? Dr. Duffy from Syrentis Clinical Research will discuss genetic risks of developing Alzheimer's. Bring your questions for a live Q&A afterwards. Event is virtual and held online at facebook.com/alzoc at 12 PM. GoBtueb0c was"W"fF Did you know? • Over 84,000 people in Orange County are affected by Alzheimer's • Alzheimer's disease is the 3rd leading cause of death in Orange County • Over 34,000 OC residents provide care for someone with Alzheimer's You can make a difference Join us during all of September to #GoBIueOC in recognition of World Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Visit www.alzoc.org/goblue to learn more about the ways you can join the GoBlueOC movement. Do ou know someone with IzheAmers .y Alzheimer's Orange County offers free programs and services for those facing Alzheimer's, their caregivers and their loved ones. Visit www.alzoc.org to learn more about how we can help, or call our 24/7 Helpline at 844-HELP-ALZ. Alzheimer's Orange County 12515 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 926141 www.alzoc.org I 844-HELP-ALZ Alzheimer's Orange County 2515 McCabe Way, Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614 Helpline: 844.HELP.ALZ I www.alzoc.org/walk Sign up today to join the movement i NON-PROFIT ORG. 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Free community education to learn 0 We offer family care consultations, about the disease and how to improve care planning, and linkage to and refine your caregiving skills. community services and support. 50. Find support and comfort. � Draw comfort, hope and strength from our many support groups located throughout the community in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Korean. (§Hope for the future. Attend research updates or get connected to local clinical trials. 50. Connect with others. � Attend our early memory loss programs to learn what to expect, and connect with others in the same situation. i We're here for you. 24/7 Helpline 844-HELP-ALZ (844-435-7259) Am IIIA is T-1 ■ : AhTAh 1!� Irt1j; Adapting Now What? Next Steps after a Diagnosis Learn about practical actions that you, your family and friends can take after receiving a diagnosis. Learn about the HELP model, a 4 -step approach. Discover tools and resources available every step of the way. Recommended for people newly diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, as well as their friends and family. © andling the news © ngage earn [an ahead Sat June 10. 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Sat July 8.10:00 AM -12:00 PM Sat Aug 12. 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Sat Sept 9 • 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Alzheimer's Orange County 2515 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614 RSVP: alzoc.org/family-education or call 949-757-3771 Early Memory Loss A four-week supportive/educational group for people with early memory loss due to Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's disease, or another form of dementia. You and your partnerwill meet with others in similar situations and learn how to deal with challenges. Every Wed July 19 - Aug 10.10:00 AM - 11:30 AM All classes are held in Garden Grove, CA. RSVP: Contact Early Stage Coordinator at 949-757-3759 or email: earlystage@alzoc.org qNILC a regivii ng Savvy Caregiver: 6 -Week Family Caregiver Training This program is an evidence -based, 12 -hour training provided over a 6 -week period. Caregivers will possess greater confidence and understanding of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. On-site core will be provided foryour partner/loved one with dementia, upon request. Every Thurs July 6 - Aug 10.10:00 AM - 12:30 PM All classes are held in Seal Beach, CA RSVP: alzoc.org/family-education or call 949-757-3759 Tues Sept 12 - Oct 17.1:00 PM - 3:30 PM All classes are held in Placentia, CA RSVP: alzoc.org/family-education or call 949-757-3759 Compassionate Communication: A New Way of Talking Learn the principles and practical techniques in how to communicate with those with memory loss. Partners/loved ones with dementia moy sign up for Componion Class. See Companion Class description for more information. Sat June 17.10:00 AM -12:00 PM Sat July 15. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sat Aug 19 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sat Sept 16.10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Alzheimer's Orange County 2515 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614 RSVP: alzoc.org/family-education or call 949-757-3771 Why Can't They Remember? Learn what is happening in the brain when there are changes in memory, and early detection of memory related disorders. Wed Aug 23.10:00 AM -11:30 AM Cypress Community Center 5700 Orange Ave, Cypress, CA 90630 RSVP: Contact Joan Bardin at jbardin@ci.cypress.ca.us Lo Personality and Behavior Changes: Why and How to Respond Identify common behavior changes, explore why they happen and what they mean. Learn helpful tips to adjust and respond. Partners/loved ones with dementia moysign up for Componion Closs. See Companion Class description for more information. Sat June 24 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sat July 22 •10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sat Aug 26 • 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Sat Sept 23 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Alzheimer's Orange County 2515 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614 RSVP: alzoc.org/family-education or call 949-757-3771 Companion Class Worried about care arrangements foryour loved one while you attend a class at Alzheimer's Orange County? This free program provides a safe and comfortable place for people with memory loss to enjoy planned and structured activities on-site while their care partners attend a separate course or movie screening in an adjacent room. It is offered in conjunction with Compassionate Communication, Personality and Behavior Changes, and Wednesday Matinees & Discussions. See Compassionate Communication, Personality and Behavior Changes Classes, and Wednesday Matinees & Discussions for dates and times. RSVP is required. -_« Alzheimer's Orange County 2515 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614 AJIM RSVP: alzoc.org/family-education or call 949-757-3771 goal Sponsored and presented by: and Vietnamese languages! Attentive cation, contact: Home gram@alzoc.org Care ecnrnaram(nyal7nr_nrg Trained in Alzheimer's Care r Learning Brain Fitness Keep your brain stronger for longer! In this class you will be trained in the following skills: Memory, Reasoning, Attention & Concentration, Word Naming, Problem Solving, Logical Sequencing, Processing Speed, and Visual -Spacial Skills. Thurs July 20.1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Costa Mesa Senior Center 695 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 RSVP: Contact Briana Delfin at 714-327-7547 or email: briana.delfin@costamesaca.gov What is Alzheimer's Disease? Get an overview of the basic facts about dementia and Alzheimer's disease, the biology of the brain and how it relates to dementia and Alzheimer's disease, warning signs, and resources and opportunities to get involved at Alzheimer's Orange County. Tues Aug 8.10:30 AM - 11:30 AM H. Louis Lake Senior Center 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840 RSVP: Contact Lori Ocha at 714-741-5253 or email: lorio@ci.garden-grove.ca.us What is Happening in the Brain? This class will cover changes in the brain when someone has memory loss, Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia You will learn how someone receives a diagnosis, and hear about support and resources at Alzheimer's Orange County. Fri June 16.1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Fri July 21. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Fri Aug 18.1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Fri Sept 15.1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Alzheimer's Orange County 2515 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614 RSVP: alzoc.org/family-education or call 949-757-3721 Memory Series Together with the Institute for Health Care Advancement and La Habra Family Resource Center, we bring to you a series of educational classes focusing on important seniortopics. • ZPorque No Puedo Recordar? Wed July 12.6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Why Can't I Remember? Wed Aug 9 •6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • How Do I Talk To My Neighbor Who Has Memory Loss? Wed Sept 13.6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Institute for Healthcare Advancement 501 S. Idaho Street, Suite 300, La Habra, CA 90631 RSVP: alzoc.org/family-education or call 949-757-3721 HOT TOPICS in Aging and Dementia Care This course covers three important topics for caregivers, with three dates and locations to choose from. Topics include: Keeping Older Drivers Safe, Fall Risk Prevention and Understanding Wandering. Wed Jun 14.8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Brea Community Center 695 E. Madison Way, Brea, CA 92821 Tues Jun 27.8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Fairhaven Mission Viejo 27856 Center Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Thurs Jun 29.8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Alzheimer's Orange County 2515 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614 RSVP: alzoc.org/family-education or call 949-757-3721 Planning Advance Care Planning: Important Choices for Living and Dying Learn how to record your wishes in the event you cannot speak for yourself, and how to start the conversation with loved ones and your doctor. Learn what the Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form is and what makes Advance Directives legal. For additional dates, please visit ocagingservicescollaborative.org Tues Aug 22.1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Laguna Hills Florence Sylvester Center 23721 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 RSVP: alzoc.org/family-education or 949-757-3776 Tues Aug 29.10:30 AM -11:30 AM H. Louis Lake Senior Center 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840 RSVP: alzoc.org/family-education or 949-757-3776 Legal and Financial Workshop Identify the steps to getting legal, financial and future care plans put in place. Become familiar with the specific legal issues, future care options and financial issues pertaining to dementia Wed June 21.6:00 PM -8:00 PM St. Jude Medical Center 130 Bastanchury Rd. Fullerton, CA 92835 RSVP: Contact Karin Little at 714-446-5030 or email: karin.little@stjoe.org Fri Aug 4. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Alzheimer's Orange County 2515 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614 RSVP: alzoc.org/family-education or 949-757-3721 Being Mortal: Community Screening and Conversation CaW" Join the national dialogue of the PBS FRONTLINE film, "Being Mortal". This groundbreaking film follows Dr. Atul Gawande as he explores the hopes of people facing terminal illness and their relationships with the doctors who care for them. Tues Aug 8. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Laguna Hills Florence Sylvester Center 23721 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 RSVP: alzoc.org/family-education or call 949-757-3776 , IL Special Events Wednesday Matinees& Discussions: Attend these special screenings which address issues surrounding dementia and care. Join us afterwards for a discussion of the film. Partners/loved ones with dementia may sign up for Companion Closs. See Companion Class description for more information. Film: "The Notebook" Wed July 19. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Film: TBD NoTEBo.. Wed Aug 16. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Film: "Still Alice" S T IyL L Wed Sept 13. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ALICE Film: TBD Wed Oct l8. 1:00 PM -4:00 PM Alzheimer's Orange County 2515 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614 RSVP: alzoc.org/family-education or call 949-757-3721 28th Annual Alzheimer's Disease Research Conference "The Elephant in the Room: Sensitive Subjects in Dementia Care" will shed light on the real challenges faced by those living with Alzheimer's disease in an effort to reduce stigma and facilitate conversation among families and healthcare providers. Fri Sept 22.7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Irvine Marriott Hotel 18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612 RSVP: aizoc.org/events/2017-research-conference Alzheimer's I ORANGE COUNTY Are you a caregiver for someone with memory loss? Want someone to talk to? If you are a family caregiver or a friend of a person with dementia, this informal meeting offers resources for problem solving, educational information, as well as emotional support. It is a place where people can share their experiences and feelings and hear from others in similar situations. You are not alone on this journey. Come as you are and meet other caregivers with related concerns. When: 1st Tuesday of every month, 7:00 p.m. Where: Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church 2046 Mar Vista Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 644-0200 (Parish Center Staff Lounge) This is o faith -based meeting For more information please call: Jim Casey (949) 640-1750 This meeting is free of charge and co-sponsored by Alzheimer's Orange County. 2515 McCabe Way, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92614 844-HELP-ALZ (844-435-7259) 1 www.alzoc.org Alzheimer's I ORANGE COUNTY Are you a caregiver for someone with memory loss? Want someone to-talkto? - If you are a family caregiver or a friend of a person with dementia, this informal meeting offers resources for problem solving, educational information, as well as emotional support. It is a place where people can share their experiences and feelings and hear from others in similar situations. You are not alone on this journey. Come as you are and meet other caregivers with related concerns. When: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 3:00 p.m. Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 600 St. Andrew's Rd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 631-2880 (Room B016) This is o faith -based meeting For more information please call: Roger Riley (949) 697-8707 or Donna Shockley (949) 675-1904 This meeting is free of charge and co-sponsored by Alzheimer's Orange County. 2515 McCabe Way, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92614 844-HELP-ALZ (844-435-7259) 1 www.alzoc.org emo Services Loss Support 844-HELP-ALZ (844-435-7259) Alzheimer's I ORANGE COUNTY You're not alone. www.alzoc.org 844-HELP-ALZ (844-435-7259) • Talk with a caring ptc)fessional • Learn about education programs • Understand more about memory loss disorders . Connect with others like you . 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