Alzheimer’s Family Services Center Launches Caregiver Counseling Services Program

(Huntington Beach, CA)— Alzheimer’s Family Services Center is proud to announce the launch of our Caregiver Counseling Services program. In keeping with AFSC’s priority to help families maintain the highest possible quality of life, we are proud to begin offering these services on April 13, 2009.

The mission of Caregiver Counseling Services is to enhance emotional well-being and quality of life in caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia through skilled therapeutic counseling.

Caregiver Counseling Services is designed to provide an “extra boost” when a caregiver needs focused support to develop and implement solutions for problems in care. Individual, family, and couples counseling is available to help address problems such as family conflicts over care, negative emotions, depression, unhealthy caregiving styles, and difficult transitions (e.g., placing a loved one in long term care).

Services include:

- Brief, solution-focused counseling provided by expert social workers
- Up to 12 counseling sessions
- Affordable fees based on a sliding scale
- Professional referrals to caregivers who may need extended, in-depth support

Alzheimer’s Family Services Center is dedicated to improving quality of life for families challenged by Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia through services tailored to meet individual needs. We achieve this mission through direct care, family support, and education services, designed to address the complex and changing needs of families as Alzheimer’s disease progresses from the earliest to most advanced stages. An independent, nonprofit organization, Alzheimer’s Family Services Center is A Hoag Health Partner, affiliated with the Neurosciences Center at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian.

To learn more about caregiver counseling services or the center, please call (714) 593-9630 or visit http://www.afscenter.org/.

David Oh Joins Alzheimer’s Family Services Center’s Board of Directors

(Huntington Beach, CA)—Alzheimer’s Family Services Center is pleased to announce the addition of David Oh to our distinguished list of board members. Currently, as a Partner of Studio SA, David Oh is responsible for managing, directing, and expanding the Science and Technology segment of the firm's work. His experience spans over 22 years and includes design, planning, project management and leadership, plus construction management and quality control/assurance. David graduated in 1989 from the Southern California Institute of Architecture with a Bachelor of Architecture.

David brings a good mixture of leadership qualities to AFSC’s board. He’s joining the board out of his desire “to serve the Orange County community” and donate his valuable time to make a difference. David’s business acumen will be utilized strategically to help AFSC achieve fundraising goals in these trying economic times. “We are thrilled that David has decided to share his talents and passion for helping others with AFSC,” said Cordula Dick-Muehlke, Ph.D., Executive Director.

Alzheimer’s Family Services Center is dedicated to improving quality of life for families challenged by Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia through services tailored to meet individual needs. We achieve this mission through direct care, family support, and education services, designed to address the complex and changing needs of families as Alzheimer’s disease progresses from the earliest to most advanced stages. An independent, nonprofit organization, Alzheimer’s Family Services Center is A Hoag Health Partner, affiliated with the Neurosciences Center at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian.

To learn more about the center, call (714) 593-9630 or visit www.AFSCenter.org.