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Orange County Chapter
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Our Mission

The Alzheimer's Association  Orange County Chapter is dedicated to promoting brain health in the general community, advancing research, and providing services, education and advocacy for individuals, families and the community affected by Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders.

Our Vision

It is our vision that all people with Alzheimer's disease or related memory disorders in our community receive the quality care they need in comfortable, dignified, accessible settings.  All family members and significant others will receive the appropriate education, assistance, and support they need in coping with the challenges that accompany caring for someone with a memory disorder.  And we will ultimately live in a world without Alzheimer's disease.

The Alzheimer’s Association  Orange County Chapter is one of 77 chapters across the United States based in local communities to provide services to families and those affected with the disease. We provide a variety of programs including our 24/7 Helpline, patient and family services and educational programs. It is our vision that all people with Alzheimer's disease or related memory disorders in our community receive the quality care they need in comfortable, dignified, accessible settings.  All family members and significant others will receive the appropriate education, assistance, and support they need in coping with the challenges that accompany caring for someone with a memory disorder.  And we will ultimately live in a world without Alzheimer's disease. 

Executive Committee

Paul Wexler, Board Chairman.
Barry C. Cosgrove, Treasurer
Michael A. Sanchez, Secretary

Board Members

Melvin Benner
Richard Bonadio
Sue Davidson
Jacqueline DuPont, Ph.D.
Martin Furman
Sonia Garcia
Stephen Grimm
Kirsten Mangers
Beverly Newton Redfern
Kevin Nowicki, J.D.
Bill Pfost
Dr. W. Ron Redmond
Phil Simone
Patricia M. Soldano

Advisory Board Members

Lena Berlove
Kevin Bigelow
Jim Carter
Frank LaFerla, Ph.D.

Past Board Chairs

Mark A. Coffman
Charles A. Conine
Joan Dashiell
Maria Estrada, LCSW
Richard D. Hamill, Ph.D.
Nina L. Harper
Mark Headland
Steven E. LaMar
Micah Leslie, J.D.
Donald E. Power
Jeff Saccacio, C.P.A., P.F.S., Ch.F.C
Mitchell Samuelson, J.D.
Loren Shook