Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month 2025: Spreading Understanding and Hope

Every November, we recognize Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month — a time dedicated to raising awareness, offering support, and honoring the millions of individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It’s a progressive neurological disorder that impacts memory, thinking, and behavior, gradually making everyday tasks more difficult. While there is currently no cure, early diagnosis, compassionate care, and continued research give hope for improved treatments and better quality of life.

The Role of Caregivers

Behind every person living with Alzheimer’s, there’s often a devoted caregiver — a spouse, family member, or professional care provider — who gives time, energy and love each day. Their patience, understanding and commitment make a powerful difference in helping individuals maintain dignity and comfort throughout their journey.

How You Can Help

• Learn and Share: Educate yourself and others about the signs, symptoms, and stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
• Support Caregivers: Offer a helping hand or kind words to those caring for loved ones with dementia.
• Get Involved: Participate in local awareness events or fundraisers that support Alzheimer’s research and care initiatives.
• Promote Early Detection: Encourage family members and friends to seek medical advice if memory loss or confusion becomes noticeable.

California Non-Profit Organizations You Can Contact

Here are several non-profit organizations based in California that provide support, education, resources and care to those living with Alzheimer’s (and other dementias) as well as to their caregivers:

• Alzheimer’s Los Angeles — https://www.alzheimersla.org

  This Los Angeles-based non-profit provides free services to people living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia and to their families, including a Helpline, support groups, and programs.

• Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC) — https://www.alzoc.org

  Serving Orange County, AlzOC offers brain health and dementia education, care consultations, community resource connections and adult-day health services.

• Alzheimer’s San Diego — https://www.alzsd.org

  Based in San Diego County, this organization provides care, support, information and more for individuals and caregivers impacted by memory loss.

• Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter — https://www.alz.org/socal

  Serving Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, Tulare, Kings and Inyo counties, this chapter offers free educational programs and support services across the region.

• Alzheimer’s Association Northern California & Northern Nevada Chapter — https://www.alz.org/norcal

  Serving Northern California and Northern Nevada, this chapter provides support groups, education and local resources for people facing Alzheimer’s and dementia.

• California Caregiver Resource Centers (CRCs) — https://www.caregivercalifornia.org

  The network of CRCs across California provides specialized information and referral, consultation, respite care, short-term counselling, support groups and training for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and other conditions.

Note: Links are active as of writing and may change.

Together, We Can Make a Difference

Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month reminds us that compassion, patience and understanding go a long way in supporting those living with Alzheimer’s and the families who care for them.

At Archangel Care Services, we are honored to stand beside families on this journey— providing trusted care from the heart, every step of the way.

If you or a loved one are navigating memory loss or dementia care and would like support or guidance, you’re not alone. Reach out to one of the organizations listed above, or contact us at Archangel Care Services —we’re here to help.

Let’s spread awareness, show compassion, and honor the journey of each person and caregiver affected by Alzheimer’s this month and beyond.