The Mind and Memory Program (MMP), a collaboration between Mission Hospital and Alzheimer’s Family Center, was named 2019 Program of the Year by the Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare (AABH) at its national conference in August. Located on the campus…
Alzheimer’s typically is diagnosed in seniors but sometimes younger people develop early onset Alzheimer’s. Anyone with Alzheimer’s that is under 65 can apply for Social Security disability benefits to help pay for living expenses when you can’t work because of…
Since Archstone Foundation gave Alzheimer’s Family Center (AFC) a grant to fund free Caregiver Counseling sessions, AFC has helped many caregivers of a loved one with dementia. Cheryl Alvarez, Psy.D, the Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health at AFC, explains why…
Alzheimer's Family Center in Huntington Beach, California is happy to announce it will be hosting a 3-part series for caregivers presented by the Alzheimer's Association. In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on…
Huntington Beach, California -- Students within the University at California, Irvine’s Public Health Department voted Alzheimer’s Family Center as the recipient of the department’s 2019 Outstanding Undergraduate Practicum Site Award. “I want to thank all the UCI students who have…
In 2019, technology has become so advanced that it’s become a daily part of our lives. The phrase “there’s an app for that” rings true in many regards. A multitude of programs can help patients with various health conditions. And…
Memory screenings are a check-up for your brain. They should be done every year, just like blood pressure and cholesterol checks. [Press Release] Huntington Beach, California -- Findings from the Alzheimer's Association 2019 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report shows that only…
Summer is in full swing, and families are starting to plan their vacations. However, these getaways can prove stressful for caregivers who are traveling with a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease or another dementia. Dementia patients thrive in familiar environments…
Alzheimer’s Family Center is one of the most trusted resources for families in Orange County who live between the hope for a cure and the daily reality of caring for a memory-impaired loved one. The center, which earned the “Excellence…
Huntington Beach, California----Alzheimer’s Family Center (AFC) would like to welcome Kimberly Geigele Oswald and Craig Myers to its Board of Directors. The Board provides leadership for carrying out AFC’s mission for creating happier and healthier days for families suffering from…