Alzheimer’s and Dementia Education You Can Trust (Open to the Public)


Thursday September 21 • 3 p.m.-4 p.m. • Shapiro CD & Zoom

Mondays • October 16 and November 13 • 1 p.m.-2 p.m. • Shapiro AB/Zoom

There are three separate presentations for this Series. 

Pre-registration Required Prior to Classes. Please use the links below to register for each class. The night prior to the meeting, you will be sent the Zoom number.

This series will contribute to your knowledge and understanding of Alzheimer’s.

Speaker: Michelle Pichardo, Community Manager, Alzheimer’s Association, Orange County Chapter

Coordinator: Ellie Monroe

Click to register for Lecture 1: OCAA Lecture 1

Registration deadline: Monday, September 18

Subject: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Thursday, September 21, 2023, 3:00 to 4:00 pm, Shapiro CD/Zoom

Learn the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, Alzheimer's stages, risk factors, research and FDA-approved treatments.

Click to register for Lecture 2: OCAA Lecture 2

Registration deadline: Friday, October 13

Subject: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior

Monday, October 16, 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Shapiro AB/Zoom

Review caregiver tips and strategies to respond to some common behaviors associated with dementia such as agitation, confusion, wandering, and more.


Click to register for Lecture 3: OCAA Lecture 3

Registration deadline: Friday, November 10

The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Monday, November 13, 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Shapiro AB/Zoom

Learn about typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, and the benefits of a diagnosis.

Click here to see course recordings.