Make it a Happy Father’s Day
The day is here to honor our dads and recognize all they have done for us. But, there is more to Father’s Day than finding the Perfect Gift for Dad. AFC’s mission is to help you achieve another important goal…
Mind & Memory Program at Mission Hospital Named 2019 Program of the Year
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…
How to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits with Alzheimer’s
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…
The Benefits of Caregiver Counseling
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…
Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers: Middle Stage
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…
Alzheimer’s Family Center Receives UCI Program in Public Health Outstanding Undergraduate Practicum Site Award
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…
7 Phone Apps for People with Dementia
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…
Alzheimer’s Family Center Now Offering Free Memory Screenings In Orange County
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…
Traveling Safely With Your Loved One With Dementia
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…
Affordable Memory Care Solutions for Veterans
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…