We offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s, as well as community members. All of these programs, described below, are free of charge.
Family Caregiver Series
Activities for Individuals with Dementia
Learn how to create meaningful, appropriate and failure free activities for your loved one.
After Placement, Now What?
Caregiving doesn't end once facility placement occurs, but it does take on a different perspective. In this workshop, learn the ways to begin becoming active again and cope with caregiver guilt.
Behaviors: What Are They? What Do I Do?
Learn the challenging behaviors that occur in Alzheimer's disease and what they could mean.
Community Resources for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease
Learn about community resources and local agencies that can assist caregivers of individuals with dementia.
Compassionate Communication
Learn effective ways to communicate with loved ones with Alzheimer's disease.
Home Safety & Caregiver Stress
Learn effective ways to improve home safety & identify caregiver stress.
How Will I Know What To Say: Communication Tips
Learn effective ways to communicate with loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and how to adjust your communication style to fit the person's needs.
Legal and Financial Planning
Learn about the documents needed and financial considerations for future care planning.
Maintain Your Brain
What can you do to keep your brain healthy and active? Find out in this workshop. This workshop is geared specifically for baby boomers who are not currently in a caregiving situation.
Making the Day Meaningful
How to create meaningful and failure free activities for your love one.
Making Your Home Safe
Learn how to safeguard your home to prevent falls and debilitating accidents.
Memories in the Making
A creative arts program for people with dementia.
Normal Aging vs Alzheimer's Disease
Learn the difference between normal age related memory issues versus the symptoms of dementia.
Partnering with Your Doctor
Learn how working closely with your doctor can improve your health care when memory loss is an issue. Strategies and practical approaches will be discussed.
Planning for Placement
Learn about creating a "Plan B" when your loved one can no longer stay at home.
Research and Treatment
Learn about current treatment options for dementia and what's on the horizon in research.
Taking Care of YOU
Learn effective ways of managing caregiving stress and skills necessary for caregiving.
The 10 Warning Signs of Dementia
Learn the difference between normal aging and dementia.
Understanding Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease
An overview of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
What You Need to Know About Alzheimer's: 101
Learn the difference between "normal" aging and dementia, including stages and medications used for Alzheimer's disease. Tips on communication techniques will also be discussed.
When is it the Right Time for Hospice?
Learn the many services available through hospice agencies and break down the myths concerning hospice care.
