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EDUCATION IN Alzheimer’s Los Angeles

THE COMMUNITY By the Numbers

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Eva is the backbone of her family. She provides care for her Suppor t group
husband, who has had severe damage from two strokes, participants
which has resulted in him being bedridden for a span of
25 years, and is now living with cognitive and memory 3,499
impairments. Adding to those caregiving responsibilities, Community education
she also looks after her 80-year-old mother-in-law who has participants
1,557
Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles has walked alongside Eva during Care counseling
this challenging journey since she sought help and joined sessions
our classes. In Eva’s own words, “Your organization and the
classes are nothing short of a blessing.” The weight of her 464
responsibilities is evident, but even amidst the struggles, Early stage
she shared over a heartfelt phone conversation, “I’m filled sessions
with hope, confident that I’m on the right path, and there’s
peace in my heart.” 1,871

Helpline
Eva took part in our Unidos workshops held in person at our calls
East LA office. These sessions were especially meaningful
for her as they not only provided her with 4,172
essential caregiving knowledge about
Alzheimer’s disease, self-care, and Community outreach
participants
the caregiver’s role, but they also
fostered family unity. With the 226
tools and support garnered from Activity program
the workshops, she was able to participants
rally her husband’s family, who
are now actively involved and 152
find joy in taking care of their Respite or assistance
elderly mother. Their story recipients
is a testament to the
transformative power of 2,767
understanding, compassion, Professional training
and collective effort. participants