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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES
at a glance
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
& OUTREACH
Our community education team provides free
presentations on a variety of topics - from the basics
of Alzheimer’s to risk reduction. We increase the health
and well-being of community members through a
variety of programs including caregiver workshops,
community education, and outreach programs. We
offer these programs in a variety of languages.
The community education and outreach team
celebrated family caregivers this year at three
Caregiver Wellness Days that took place in
different Los Angeles areas in May and June. The
events provided support, education, connection,
and pampering for close to 200 caregivers
from various backgrounds and communities.
Professionals and community partners provided
resources and support to the attendees. Each
wellness day event had a keynote speaker, classes,
and activities including dance and meditation
classes, comedy relief, and pampering services
such as massage, make-up, hair styling, and
manicures. Caregivers left feeling valued and
rejuvenated, and they thoroughly enjoyed the respite.
HELPLINE:
(844)435-7259
information, education, and support to the greater
Helpline specialists provide up-to-date
Los Angeles community. They also provide callers with
local resources and referrals as well as the emotional
support that dementia caregivers often need.
CARE COUNSELING
Our care counselors are dementia
specialists who provide in-depth,
personalized consultations for individuals and families
facing decisions and challenges. They address
families’ unique concerns to develop care plans and
provide resources for each family’s particular situation.
ANGIE MORAN,
SENIOR CARE COUNSELOR
Angie is a senior care
counselor and has been with
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
for over nine years, during
which she has touched the
lives of caregivers and families by providing
education, counseling, guidance, resources, and
support. In addition to her regular counseling duties,
she oversees a Spanish-language support group,
supervises two clinicians, and conducts quarterly
trainings for newly hired Adult Protective Services (APS)
Social Workers. She recently received recognition for
her “invaluable contribution to Aging and Disabilities”
from the Los Angeles County Adult Protective Services
Program. Angie shared, “It is meaningful to know that
I am making a difference in people’s lives, whether
that’s by offering support, helping them access
resources, or simply being someone who listens. This
work gives me a sense of fulfillment and reminds me of
the importance of empathy and resilience.”