Alzheimer's Orange County

🚨 Attention Primary Care Providers! 🚨 Join us on Tuesday, August 6, from 6-8 pm PDT at Friendly Hills Country Club in Whittier for an enlightening evening on dementia care best practices. Enjoy dinner while learning from UCI Health Geriatric Medicine expert, Dr. Steven Tam, in this Dementia Care Aware training session focused on cognitive health assessments. Plus, earn free CME/CEUs! We are grateful to Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Whittier, for partnering with us to offer this vital education to our Southern California clinical community. Topics covered: ✅Overview of Dementia ✅Screening Tools in Cognitive Health Assessment ✅Conducting a Cognitive Health Assessment ✅Team-based Implementation Strategies Register now at a.leal@alzoc.org. See you there! 🌟

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📢 Attention Primary Care Providers! 📢 Join us for an enriching evening of learning and dining on Thursday, July 25, from 6-8 PM PDT at Tandoor Indian Cuisine in Orange. Don't miss this top-notch Dementia Care Aware training session on best practices for cognitive health assessments, led by UCI Health Geriatric Medicine expert Dr. Maryam Rahimi, with special remarks by local geriatrician Dr. Neal Patel. Plus, earn free CME/CEUs! A big thank you to the Indian Medical Association of Southern California for bringing this valuable education to our Southern California clinical community. Register now: a.leal@alzoc.org Topics covered: • Overview of Dementia • Review of Screening Tools in Cognitive Health Assessment • Conducting a Cognitive Health Assessment • Team-based Implementation Strategies

Answers and support are just a call away. If you have concerns about memory loss or simply have questions, please call our Helpline for free personal assistance to get the help you need. Visit our website to learn more about local resources and services that can help you. www.alzoc.org

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With the global aging population, dementia care is increasingly important. Explore comprehensive care strategies, focusing on dignity, autonomy, and well-being. Learn evidence-based techniques to manage behaviors, enhance communication, and address ethical issues in dementia care. One CE credit Hour Offered: RCFE, BRN, CAMFT/BBS. https://lnkd.in/gJk68iru

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Proudly sponsoring another free webinar on July 24 with Alzheimer's Orange County on "The Best Friend's Approach to Dementia Care." Register here: https://lnkd.in/gaAsi2S3 #DementiaCare #ElderCare #AgeInPlace #InHomeCare #Caregivers #Caregiving#Caregiver #OlderAdults #ElderlyCare #OrangeCounty

🌟 The Unsung Heroes: Caregivers 🌟 A dementia caregiver/care partner provides essential support to those experiencing dementia or some form of memory loss. Here are just a few ways how these dedicated individuals make a profound difference every day. Help us honor their commitment by joining us at the annual Visionary Women Caregiver Awards on August 16 at The Resort at Pelican Hill. Register here: www.alzoc.org/vw