Alzheimer's Family Center

Alzheimer's Family Center (AFC) is a nonprofit adult day health care program in Huntington Beach focused on people living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Its days are built around socializing, physical activity, mental stimulation and a familiar routine, with staff who specialize in dementia care. AFC also supports family caregivers with counseling, group therapy, support groups and community education such as its Mind Booster Series and Healthy Brain Fairs. Families describe a calm, clean center and kind staff, and reviewers mention painting, dancing, bingo, exercise and cooking activities. It is licensed by the California Department of Public Health as an Adult Day Health Care center.

The program offers dementia-specific adult day health care with social, cognitive and physical activities designed for people with memory loss. Reviewers mention art, dancing, bingo, stationary foot pedals and cooking classes, and say families are kept informed about the menu and events. For caregivers, AFC offers counseling, group therapy, dementia caregiver support groups and education workshops.

Alzheimer's Family Center is at 9451 Indianapolis Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. It is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and closed on weekends. The center offers tours, including an online video tour on its website. Call (714) 593-9630 to ask about enrollment and costs.