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
Turning Strategy into Action Progress Report, 2026
This report highlights progress made in implementing The Los Angeles County Strategic Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, 2023-2028. It provides a snapshot of accomplishments and implementation activities across the Strategic Plan’s priority areas, including hypertension prevention and management, early detection, advance care planning, and surveillance and implementation efforts.
No-Crisis Care Brief, 2026
This brief introduces no-crisis care, a proactive and coordinated approach to dementia care that seeks to prevent avoidable crises and support people living with dementia and their caregivers. It illustrates the difference between crisis-driven, and no-crisis care and highlights practical strategies health systems can use to support earlier intervention, coordinated care, and improved outcomes.
Early Detection Efforts in Los Angeles County, 2026
This report provides a snapshot of dementia early detection efforts across Los Angeles County, highlighting initiatives led by health systems, community-based organizations, and other partners to support earlier detection, timely diagnosis, and coordinated care.
Protect Your Memory: Blood Pressure Matters Educational Material, 2026
This educational material provides information on the connection between high blood pressure, memory loss, and dementia, and highlights simple ways to manage blood pressure and support brain health.
Supporting Brain and Heart Health in Faith Communities, 2026
This toolkit provides practical strategies and resources to help faith leaders promote brain health, heart health, healthy aging, and dementia awareness within their faith communities. It also offers guidance on creating dementia-friendly faith environments and connects faith-based organizations with tools and resources to support their ongoing work.
Act Now: Plan Ahead for Dementia, 2025
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.
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
