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We offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s, as well as community members. Most of these programs, described below, are free of charge.
Our Education Series
Alzheimer’s 101
What is Alzheimer’s disease and what causes it? Our one-hour program provides an overview of the disease, its symptoms and how it affects the brain and the person who has it. The program culminates with a question and answer session led by one of our dementia professionals.
Family Caregiver Training
The Family Caregiver Training is a free, seven-hour workshop that addresses issues related to Alzheimer’s caregiving. The program helps caregivers address the issues that arise with the everyday and long-term care of someone with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. The training is conducted by Alzheimer’s Association staff and members of the local medical and legal communities. Topics include a general discussion of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, communication and behavioral symptoms, activities of daily living and legal and financial planning.
Late-Stage Training
Late Stage Alzheimer’s Trainings are designed to confront tough caregiving issues that arise in end-of-life care, including physical care, understanding grief and guilt, principles for ethical decision-making and community resources. This program is both educational and supportive in nature.
Maintain Your Brain
Can you lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Studies have shown that a healthy lifestyle and watching your numbers (weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol) is also good for your brain. This one-hour presentation covers wellness strategies.
Aging Well
There is a lot you can do to help keep your brain healthier as you age. These steps might also reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Learn about Alzheimer’s and ways to keep your mind sharp, including: Challenging your mind with puzzles and other activities, engaging in social interactions, adopting a brain-healthy diet, and remaining physically active.
Managing Challening Behaviors
A free training for family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and conducted by experts in the field. Topics include behavior and common behavioral issues, removing behavioral triggers, anxiety, agitation and combativeness, communication techniques and how to help someone with Alzheimer’s.
