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PROGRAMS                                                               Alzheimer’s Los Angeles

                                                                                By the Numbers
         & SERVICES                                                                          168



                                                                                             Suppor t
         Alzheimer’s Los Angeles is proud to provide high-impact                             groups
         programs and services that improve the quality of life for                         4,293
         people caring for a family member or friend with dementia.
         We are focused on working with diverse and underserved                             Community education
         communities, breaking down barriers that impede access                             participants
         to care or resources, and combatting stigma.
                                                                                            2,209
                   Helpline: 844.435.7259                                                   Care counseling

                   available for information, emotional suppor t,                           sessions
                                                                                            48
                   resources, and referrals
                   Care Counseling                                                          Early stage
                                                                                            sessions
                   guidance, suppor t, and dementia exper tise
                                                                                            2,091
                   from experienced social workers
                   Learning Opportunities                                                   Helpline
                   classes about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia,                             calls
                                                                                             14,815
                   brain health, and caregiving
                   ar ts4ALZ & Memory Mornings                                               Community outreach
                   activities that focus on ar t, music, cognitive                           participants
                   stimulation, and socialization                                            288

                   Savvy Caregiver Workshops                                                 Activity program
                   courses to gain the knowledge, skills and                                 participants
                   understanding needed to care for a family                                 186
                   member with Alzheimer’s or another dementia
                                                                                             Respite or
                   Suppor t Groups                                                           assistance
                   share information and understanding with                                  5,153
                   other caregivers or others living with dementia
                   Offered for different groups & in different languages                     Professional training
                                                                                             participants
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