Alzheimer’s Los Angeles and myPlace Health to host free caregiver wellness day

Alzheimer’s Los Angeles and myPlace Health will hold a free bilingual Caregiver Wellness Day on June 27 in Compton for family members caring for loved ones with dementia. The event comes as more than 322,000 adults in Los Angeles County already provide dementia care and local demand is projected to rise sharply by 2040. Why it matters: - More than 322,000 adults in Los Angeles County are caring for a loved one with dementia or cognitive impairment. - Caregiving can bring emotional, physical and financial strain for families. - Reports project the number of Angelenos living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias will rise 135% by 2040. - The event is meant to give caregivers respite, support and practical tools. What happened: - Alzheimer’s Los Angeles and myPlace Health will host a free bilingual Caregiver Wellness Day on Saturday, June 27, 2026. - The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at myPlace Health’s South LA Care Center, 420 S. Long Beach Blvd., Compton, CA 90221. - The event is open to family caregivers supporting loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. - Advance registration is required. The details: - The program will include educational presentations, wellness workshops, peer support opportunities, community resources, exhibitors and relaxation activities in English and Spanish. - Complimentary pampering services from Alzheimer’s Los Angeles will be available by appointment and on a limited basis. - Registration information is available through Caregiver Wellness Day Registration or by contacting Alzheimer’s Los Angeles at (323) 930-6280 or rsvp@alzla.org. - Lisa Gaytan Harper, DSW, vice president of programs and health equity at Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, said many caregivers are struggling while putting a loved one’s needs first. - Harper said the event was created to give caregivers time for themselves and leave them feeling refreshed, supported and equipped with practical tools. - Janelle Maetani, director of growth operations at myPlace Health, said dementia affects entire families and the goal is to connect families with specialized support and practical resources. - Alma Valencia, a family caregiver and dementia advocate, will deliver the keynote. - Valencia cared for her mother for more than a decade as she lived with frontotemporal dementia. - Valencia began speaking publicly after years of misdiagnosis and uncertainty to help other caregivers feel less isolated. - The event will also highlight myPlace’s specialized Memory Center. - myPlace says the center provides individualized, dementia-focused support in a sensory-informed environment. Between the lines: - Caregiver Wellness Days are designed to offer a short break from daily caregiving while building resilience through stress management, self-care and peer support. - The event reflects a broader effort to meet a growing dementia-care need in Los Angeles County. - Bilingual programming signals an effort to reach more families across the region. What’s next: - Families can register now for the June 27 event. - Alzheimer’s Los Angeles said future caregiver wellness programming will continue to focus on respite, education and community support. - The growing number of people living with dementia points to continued pressure on family caregivers and local support services. The bottom line: - The Compton event is a free, practical support day for caregivers facing one of the region’s fastest-growing care challenges.