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We offer educational programs for individuals facing Alzheimer’s or a dementing illness and their families. In addition, we have programs for general public as well a many organizations and service groups. Please review...
Comprehensive Program Guide
Our Fall 2011 Program Guide informs you of caregiver programs such as education, support groups and special events and information on programs for people living with early stage dementia. Please download a copy and send it to others who could use this information.
Early Stage Education
As more and more people are being diagnosed earlier and earlier, we have seen a need for guidance and support for the person living with this diagnosis. This series is intended specifically for those persons and their friends and families. The program includes four key parts:
- What Your New Diagnosis Means: Dementia Overview for People with Early Stage Dementia
- Planning Ahead: Making YOUR Choices on Legal and Financial Issues
- Living With Dementia: Tips for Day-to-Day Success in Living with a Diagnosis
The Next series will be in Spring of 2012 - Please download the ES Program guide for information on Early Stage Support Group and the Memory Cafe.
All attendees must receive an initial interview before attending. For more information contact our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
First Steps Dementia Education Series
For more than 15 years, we have offered our First Steps program throughout the nine counties we serve. Developed to help the family of someone newly diagnosed with a dementia, the programs offered in this series enable attendees to understand what is happening to their loved one and to start to plan for the future. The program includes four key parts:
- Basics of Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's
- Legal and Financial Issues
- Day to Day Caregiving
- Community Resources
Download the 2011 Fall First Steps Calendar (programs are in September and October 2011; next series will be in April and May of 2012)
Click here to visit the First Steps page for more information.
Caregiver Essentials
The Essentials program has 3 different sites and 3 different topics each month. Presented by educators from the Alzheimer's Association staff and ther local experts in concise, informative 1-hour sessions. Free respite is provided for each of the sessions. The series runs from February through October 2011.
Click here to visit the Essentials webpage for a list of sessions offered and to download the handouts (posted after a session has occurred).
Professional Training
Comprehensive training for dementia care professionals is available to all hositals, offices, home-health care agencies, assisted living facilities and long-term care homes in our nine county region. We are also pleased to offer education to all law-enforcement agencies, EMTs, Fire and Rescue professionals. To find out more about trainings, please click here.
Community Education Programs
We offer a variety of community education programs. We are available to present timely topics to you group or organization upon request. Some of the types of meetings we speak to are church groups, civic clubs, senior centers, businesses, etc. Please contact patricia.roby@alz.org if you would like more information.
Ministering to People Living with Alzheimer's (Handouts)
- Options for churches
- Ministry to Peple with Dementia for Pastors
- Strengths assessment
- Ministering through visits
- Life Story
Annual Family Forum (Each November)
Each November we host our Annual Family Forum. We feature a national speaker on the topic of Alzheimer's to present to families during the evening. We also offer a health and services fair for families to learn about dementia specific programs and services in the Miami Valley.
2011 ANNUAL FAMILY FORUM
G Allen Power, MD - Will be presenting this year on "Dementia beyond Drugs" on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 6:30pm
Download the flier now and/or call our 24/7 Helpline to register or learn more at 800.272.3900.
Education and Caregiver Events
For a list of all events see the Fall 2011 Events information
More information on upcoming events near the date:
Caregiver Fall 2011 Retreat - Friday, October 14
Family Night - Thursday, November 10
Professional Conference - Friday, November 11
Meet Me Under the Mistletoe - Friday, December 9
Science Night - Coming Spring 2012
Caregiver Picnic - Coming Spring 2012
