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A MESSAGE Fiscal year 2024 brought welcome relief from the stress of the COVID-19 Pandemic, as life
FROM mostly returned to its “new normal.” Our community education and outreach team was busy
reconnecting with people, organizations, and communities throughout Los Angeles County and
providing our educational programs in-person as well as online.

While we found balance with both in-person and online programs in many areas, we continued
to see significantly increased interest in online support groups. We expect this trend to continue
as online support groups enable caregivers to connect with others of the same community or
interest, rather than by geography. We are only limited to the number of these groups by the
availability of volunteer support group leaders. If you’re interested in becoming a support group
leader, please reach out through our Helpline at 844-435-7249!
HEATHER
COOPER ORTNER The number of people served during this fiscal year increased from the previous fiscal year,
PRESIDENT & CEO which was to be expected as our operations returned to in-person and more regular activities.
We anticipate this will continue to be the case in the coming years.

New data from the county and state show a greater increase in the number of people currently
living here with Alzheimer’s or another dementia than previously thought. This means that the
number of people in the greater LA area living with dementia is approaching 200,000. We now
anticipate a 46% increase in the number of people 65 and over between 2020 and 2060.
In response, the Alzheimer’s Los Angeles healthcare services and professional training team
worked diligently to make connections, build capacity, and prepare to implement Enhanced
SUSAN Care Management in partnership with Medical Care Plans (MCPs) as part of California’s CALAIM
DISNEY LORD program. At the end of the fiscal year, we were working with five MCPs to prepare delivering this
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critical support program for people at risk of being placed in a long-term living facility. I hope
by the time I write next year’s letter, we will be actively delivering services to more clients and
their families through this innovative new service.

Fiscal year 2024 also saw us hold the 3rd Annual Making Memories Festival, featuring the multi-
Grammy-Award winning local band and Alzheimer’s LA staff favorite Ozomatli! More than 1,500
people turned out for a beautiful Sunday in the park with wonderful music, great food, and a
huge resource fair. Local Music. Local Food. Local Cause!
JEFF GLASSMAN We also hosted our most successful An Unforgettable Evening ever! Nearly 200 people joined us on
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a spring evening to be entertained by the remarkably talented – and hilarious - Audra McDonald.
Together, the group raised well over $800,000 to support our free programs and services.
We extend our profound appreciation to our donors, funders, partners, and volunteers for their
generosity and passion for Alzheimer's LA and our community. Without their financial support
and the many volunteer hours, we could not continue to serve those who need our services.

With gratitude,

Heather Cooper Ortner, President & CEO Susan Disney Lord & Jeff Glassman, Board of Directors Co-Chairs