We offer several educational programs for community members and families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s. Most of these programs, described below, are free of charge.
Chapter Calendar
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3-Hour Skilled Nursing, Adult Day Care and Hospice Dementia Care Training |
Friday, February 3rd Cost: $45 |
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Living With Alzheimer's:
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Saturday, February 4th Click Here for more information. PRE-REGISTRATION REQIRED |
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Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: |
Thursday, February 9th
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Thursday, February 16th
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Know The 10 Signs: |
Friday, February 17th
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Maintain |
Thursday, February 23rd
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Caring |
Saturday, February 25th Lunch will be provided. |
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Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: |
Wednesday, February 29th
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Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: |
Friday, March 2nd
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Living With Alzheimer's: |
Part 1 - Friday, March 9th
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Communication |
Friday, March 23rd
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3rd Annual Ocala Alzheimer's Education Symposium |
Tuesday, March 27th Open to professional and family caregivers. RSVP 800.272.3900 to register |
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Living With Alzheimer's:
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Wednesday, March 28th Click Here for more information. PRE-REGISTRATION REQIRED |
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Maintain |
Wednesday, April 25th
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Living With Alzheimer's: |
Saturday, June 2nd
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Living With Alzheimer's: |
Saturday, June 9th
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Living With Alzheimer's: |
Saturday, June 16th
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Monthly Teleconference on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia |
2nd Tuesday each month 10:00 am – 11:00 am RSVP 800.272.3900 to register. |
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EASE: |
The EASE program, was developed for diagnosed persons in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders and their caregivers. EASE is both a program of caregiver education and support. Participants jointly attend eight weekly sessions that cover a range of topics related to living with Alzheimer’s disease. Guest experts provide education on topics such as communication challenges, coping strategies, research and treatment, legal issues and community resources. In this innovative model of education and support, participants have the opportunity to learn about Alzheimer’s disease together, but also have separate facilitated meeting time. This allows both caregivers and diagnosed individuals in their respective groups to be able to express themselves openly and to have a chance to meet others in similar circumstances. After the eight-week EASE program, the Alzheimer’s Association continues to provide support for participants through ongoing EASE support groups. Clients must be preregistered and meet the criteria for this program. Call 800-272-3900 to schedule interview |
Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: The Basics
This program is designed to prvide you with the basic information everyone needs about memory loss issues. By providing general information, this program can serve as a jumping-off point for those interested in additional education programs that will explore aspects of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias on a deeper level.
Early Detection: Know the 10 Warning Signs
Early diagnosis gives people with Alzheimer’s the opportunity to make key decisions about treatment, care and planning, and the power to make choices about their own health and future. The Alzheimer’s Association has launched “Know the 10 Signs”, an early detection presentation to promote public understanding of the Alzheimer’s Association 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease. This program can increase awareness of the benefits of Alzheimer’s early detection among consumers and physicians.
Maintain Your Brain Workshop: How to live a brain healthy lifestyle
Do you want to learn more about keeping your brain healthy? Then this workshop is for you. Attend our one-hour, educational and entertaining exploration of the latest insights about what you can do for lifelong brain health. In addition to having fun at our workshop, you will learn basic brain facts, ways to keep your memory sharp and the close connection between brain health and heart health
Caregiver Stress
This presentation focuses on the challenges that caregivers face both physically and emotionally due to the stress of living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Learn the signs of stress and ways to manage it; develop effective coping skills and therapeutic interventions.
Caregiving Tips: Communication and Behaviors
Learn how to avoid unnecessary arguments and recognize the triggers which may result in behaviors that can be difficult. This class covers successful communication skills for interacting with people with dementia, as well as how to assess and respond to behaviors.
