Healthy Brain LA
Maintaining good brain health throughout life can help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Alzheimer's disease and related dementias have a profound impact on people with the condition, their families, and society as a whole. As the population continues to age, this impact will only intensify. Currently, an estimated 190,300 Los Angeles County residents aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia.1
In response to this public health challenge, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health launched Healthy Brain LA to encourage individuals and communities to prioritize brain health and address the impact of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in Los Angeles County.
For more information about Healthy Brain LA and its initiatives, visit About Us.
Latest News
The Los Angeles County Strategic Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias, 2023-2028
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health in partnership with the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department presents a five-year plan to reduce the impact of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the region. The plan will address three focus areas of action: Hypertension Prevention and Management, Early Detection, and Advance Care Planning.
Knowing the Signs: Memory and Aging, 2025
This easy-to-understand educational brief is designed to help the general public recognize which changes are a normal part of aging and which may be cause for concern, making them worth discussing with a health care provider.
Be Prepared: Planning Ahead for Dementia, 2024
This educational material provides essential information about advance care planning and dementia for people living with dementia, their caregivers, or families. It includes definitions of common terms, resource guides, and services available in Los Angeles County.
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias in Los Angeles County, 2024
This data brief examines the current state of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in Los Angeles County, focusing on prevalence, mortality, risk factors, and Medicare costs.
Opinions about Brain Health and Dementia in Los Angeles County, 2024
This data brief presents results from a January 2024 Berkeley IGS Poll of registered voters in Los Angeles County aged 18 and over.
Opinions about Dementia, Screening, and Care Planning in Los Angeles County, 2024
This data brief presents results from a February 2024 Berkeley IGS Poll of registered voters in Los Angeles County aged 18 and over.
References
- Dhana, K., Beck, T., Desai, P., et al. (2023). Prevalence of Alzheimer's disease dementia in the 50 US states and 3142 counties: A population estimate using the 2020 bridged-race postcensal from the National Center for Health Statistics. Alzheimer's & dementia: the journal of the Alzheimer's Association, 10.1002/alz.13081. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.13081
