Alzheimer's Care Armenia

Loved one with Alzheimer's or other dementia in the South Bay? I highly recommend you contact my sister Lauren if you want exceptional care for your loved one with a staff ration of one care associate to every two residents; full-time licensed nursing staff and a director of activities. You will be able to sleep well at night, knowing your spouse, parent or other loved one is receiving excellent care! Telephone or text Lauren Mahakian at 310-383-1877

At Alzheimer’s Care Armenia’s Memory Café, hope and learning know no age. Recently, a heartwarming initiative was introduced, English classes for the elderly. Leading the class is Artashes, a retired professor whose passion for learning has been reignited. While Alzheimer’s has made some of the elderly participant’s memories fade, their enthusiasm for learning remains unwavering. Guided by a patient and dedicated teacher, the participants not only learn English but also engage their minds, strengthening memory and cognitive skills. For many, this class is more than just language learning, it’s a chance to connect, laugh, and grow together. This is precisely why ACA believes it’s never too late to embrace new challenges, and this initiative is proof of how the human spirit can continue to thrive. Support Alzheimer’s Care Armenia to bring more life-changing opportunities to those affected by Alzheimer’s. Together, we can make a difference! Please visit our website to learn how you can get involved with ACA's country-wide initiatives, programs and services at https://lnkd.in/gCisihm

Alzheimer’s Care Armenia (ACA) brings hope and connection to Anna and Hagop at the Memory Cafe in Gyumri, Armenia. ACA's team psychologist, Armenuhi, recognizes the significance of memory games beyond just recalling numbers. These activities aim to uphold dignity, enhance focus, and foster meaningful connections. For Anna and Hagop, engaging in these games offers a chance to stimulate their minds, revive lost memories, and experience a sense of empowerment, even if briefly. Explore more about our efforts at https://lnkd.in/gCisihm.

Alzheimer's Care Armenia is excited to share that our Brain Health Armenia Project is featured as a case study on the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative Blueprint website! Our project was the first nationwide early detection memory screening and Alzheimer's disease training program in collaboration with the The Armenian EyeCare Project. Our multidisciplinary healthcare team traveled across urban and rural regions of Armenia adminsitering the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test (MoCA) and provided follow-up care and educational materials for patients and caregivers. Additionally, it offered certified training for healthcare professionals and educational workshops for families affected by dementia, conducted in polyclinics, hospitals, universities, and healthcare organizations throughout the country. You can review the entire case study here: https://lnkd.in/gND2y2cE The Brain Health Armenia Project screened 4,388 individuals aged 25-93 in 39 villages and towns across six provinces in Armenia. Preliminary results revealed that about 31.22% of participants showed signs of cognitive impairment: 24.75% mild, 5.29% moderate, and 1.18% severe. The project hosted 65 training sessions for 660 primary care physicians and nurses in five provinces, along with 12 caregiver workshops. Finally, the Alzheimer's disease and memory screening training modules received certification from the Republic of Armenia's Ministry of Health. Thank you Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative for making this groundbreaking work possible in Armenia!

Productive meeting yesterday with Lena Nanushyan, First Deputy Minister of Health, Kristina Galstyan, and Dr. Shant Shekherdimian to discuss primary health care-early detection memory screening along with formalizing ACA's collaboration with Healthy Aging Clubs. Exciting developments in improving healthcare accessibility and promoting healthy aging! ?? #Healthcare #HealthyAging #Collaboration #earlydetectionscreening

The Walk to End Alzheimer's in Gyumri, Armenia was a huge success, thanks to our ACA team in Armenia. Our elders from our Memory Cafe also joined the Walk along with numerous students and volunteers. #AlzheimersAwareness #SuccessStory #CommunitySupport #WorldAlzheimersDay

Once again, thank you to the Armenian Volunteer Corps! We are thrilled to have AVC Volunteer Valnin on our team! Her work with our elders in the Memory Cafe is outstanding, and we appreciate your dedication, love, and passion in all she does for ACA! Thank you to the #Hovnanianfamilyfoundation Armenian Volunteer Corps for always considering ACA as a possible volunteer match!

Exciting news! Our very own Ofelya Kamavosyan has been selected as one of the three finalists for Alzheimer Europe's Anti-Stigma Award 2024. Under the Brain Health Armenia Project, a grantee of #Davosalzheimerscollaborative, the "Second Start Armenia" national radio show was launched in collaboration with Public Radio Armenia to raise awareness about early detection, share success stories on healthy aging, prevention, and provide dementia education. Over 80 shows have aired, featuring individuals with dementia, caregivers, physicians, international experts, and programs for those with memory loss. A proud moment for Alzheimer's Care Armenia! Thank you Alzheimer Europe!