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Learn + Connect

We offer free classes, workshops and activities for those with Alzheimer's or another dementia, and their caregivers.
Download the calendar or view the online calendar below:

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Activities

RSVP: help@alzla.org

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 @ 10 AM
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 @ 10 AM

Memories in the Making is an art program that allows people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias explore their memories and emotions through the process of creating art to fulfill the participant’s desire to communicate, particularly when speech is affected. Please join us for a virtual Memories in the Making painting session. Art supplies provided upon request.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 @ 11AM
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 @ 11AM
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 @ 11AM

You're invited to join activity specialist, Jon Schaeffer, for an hour of fun and stimulating programming in the comfort of your home, featuring a mix of music, trivia, jokes, history news and word teasers. Sit back and listen, or chime in when you choose. There will be something for everyone. It's a casual, good time!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 @ 11 AM

Music helps us connect to each other, our community and even to our own inner selves. Music to Remember is inspired by the powerful (and scientifically proven) role that music plays in restoring the body, soul, and memory. Teaching artist Nandani Sinha stimulate remembrance and gently invite reflection through familiar and beloved songs. We encourage joyful interaction and singing-along throughout.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 @ 11 AM

Join LACMA Teaching Artist Elonda Norris in an engaging and fun virtual art session! She will guide the care partner and person living with dementia to look at and discuss works of art from the museum's collection – from the comfort of your own home.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 @ 11 AM

BasebALZ, also referred to as “Talking Baseball”, uses baseball as a topic for reminiscence therapy. Reminiscence therapy is an approach to improve the well-being of Alzheimer’s patients by invoking and discussing their memories of the past.

Community Education Calendar of Events

Click on a specific event below for more information and to register.

Memories in the Making participant holding up her painting
Memory Mornings tai chi class
woman speaking to participants at a workshop
couple at home looking at a laptop screen, attending a virtual workshop
woman at home looking at her computer screen and attending a online workshop
workshop leader holding her clipboard and smiling with the participants in the background
Caregiver Wellness Day participants eating lunch outside
Nandani Sinha of the LA Opera leads a music activity at Memory Mornings
Memories in the Making participant painting with watercolor
Speaker talking to participants at a workshop
A family petting dogs and smiling at a Memory Mornings event.

For the protection of our staff and our community, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles strongly encourages all participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to use masks. Participants should stay at home if they are feeling sick or have been in close contact with someone who is sick.

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