Year in Review 2024
From Heather Cooper Ortner, President & CEO:
Heather Cooper Ortner
As we start 2025, I find myself reflecting back on 2024. For Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, it was a good year, although we recognize that it wasn’t for many in the world […]
Making Memories Festival 2024
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Local Music. Local Food. Local Cause.
Making Memories Festival Brings Awareness and Community to LA State Historic Park
On Saturday, November 9th, the Making Memories Festival brought together families, friends, and supporters at LA State Historic Park to honor Alzheimer’s Awareness Month […]
Remembering Alice Gunderson
Remembering Alice Gunderson
By Kelly Takasu
Senior Manager, Public Policy
Alice Gunderson was a champion for families living Alzheimer’s or another dementia, the underserved, and the Japanese American community. A quiet powerhouse, Alice’s empathy, understanding, and patience was a source of comfort for many.
When I first […]
Employee Protections for Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers
Supporting a family member with Alzheimer’s can be challenging—physically, emotionally, and financially. If you continue to work while caring for your family member, there are programs to help support you in your caregiving journey.
The California Paid Family Leave (PFL) program may repay part of your […]
Caregiver Wellness Day 2024
About Caregiver Wellness Day
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles’s Caregiver Wellness Days provide family caregivers with a free day of rest, relaxation, and access to resources! Each event includes presentations, workshops, exhibitors, and wellness activities.
Caregiver Wellness Days were designed to provide a brief respite […]
Early Memory Loss Conference – June 2024
Saturday, June 1, 2024
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
This year’s Early Memory Loss Conference was not just an inspiring and informative event, but a gathering of a supportive community eager to take charge of their brain health. The conference provided valuable insights on brain […]