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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.
EASE - Early Alzheimer's Support & Education
This is a learning series for both the diagnosed individual and the caregiver.
EASE Program Participants must:
- Have received a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.
- Be aware of the diagnosis and be comfortable discussing it in a group setting.
- Be able to participate for two-hours per session.
- Be able to adequately express thoughts and feelings verbally.
- Be comfortable discussing issues with their partner(s) alone or together.
- Be independent in meeting personal care needs.
- Want to participate.
This is an 8 week program that meets 2 hours per session.
Week 1: Meeting Fellow Travelers - getting to know each other.
Week 2: Where the Journey May Take You - overview of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and discussion of diagnostic experience.
Week 3: A Day at a Time - dealing with everyday events, tips for dealing wtih memory loss.
Week 4: Traveling Together - enhancing communication to meet the challenges of present and future changes brought on by Alzheimer's disease.
Week 5: Managing Change - maintaining a healthy attitude, dealing with feelings about recent changes.
Week 6: New Horizons - current information on the disease, research and treatment.
Week 7: Check Points - insight into legal issues and preparing for the future.
Week 8: The Road Ahead - planning for the use of community resources.
Maintain Your Brain
A one-hour workshop to encourage individuals to make brain health part of their overall fitness.
Partnering with Your Doctor
A workshop designed to help families communicate more effectively with their doctors and to make the most of the limited time available during visits.
First Step
The First Step Program will educate those who have been newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and their family members. The program will cover basic information on Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s Association programs and services.
Educational Series
The Educational Series is presented by field experts and deals with a variety of relevant topics. The sessions last approximately 1.5 hours.
