We offer several educational programs for families, individuals with cognitive loss, care partners, and community members. Programs range from introductory material to in-depth multi-part sessions and brain healthy information. Most of these programs are free of charge.
Educational Programs by Region
Central Office / Metro Detroit Central Michigan - Bay City - Clio - Vassar - Standish - Clare - Mt. Pleasant - Owosso Northern Michigan West Michigan - December - Driving and Dementia - January - Grand Rapids - March - Greenville - May/June -Big Rapids Upper Peninsula
Family Caregiver Training
Caregiver Workshops are designed to provide families with valuable information about Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias. Learn how to help your family member who needs help with eating, getting dressed, bathing, walking, or using the toilet. Learn how you can make these activities easier and prevent or reduce risk of injury. Calendar of events.
Education Materials
The Alzheimer's Association offers dozens of fact sheets and brochures as well as a variety of educational materials (DVDs, videos, audiotapes, and books) on topics related to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. For more information about our library and publications, call us (800) 272-3900.
Free Education Seminars
Wednesday, December 10, 6:30 - 7:30 pm "Maintain Your Brain" Sunrise Assisted Living 1850 Vernier Road Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 RSVP (313) 642-2000 Space is limited. For more information.
January through June 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 6:30 - 8:00 pm "Maintain Your Brain"
Church of Christ Assisted Living
18760 15 Mile Road (3rd floor)
Clinton Township, MI 48066
Tuesday, January 27, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
"Alzheimer's Disease: What You Need to Know" American House 18760 13 Mile Road Roseville, MI 48066
Wednesday, February 4, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
"Alzheimer's Disease: What You Need to Know" OPC of Rochester Rochester, MI 48607 Free Respite (Adult Day Care) available RSVP (248) 608-0249
Tuesday, February 10, 1:00 - 2:30 pm "Maintain Your Brain" Washington Township Senior Center 57880 Van Dyke Washington Township, MI 48094
Wednesday, March 11, 1:00 - 3:00 pm "Alzheimer's Disease: What You Need to Know" Port Huron Hospital 55+ Program 1221 Pine Grove Port Huron, MI 48061 RSVP (800) 228-1484
Thursday, March 19, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm "Research and Medical Update"
Alzheimer's Association 20300 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 100 Southfield, MI 48076 Free Respite (Adult Day Care) available
Thursday, April 23, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
"Alzheimer's Disease: What You Need to Know"
Sarah Care AdultDay Care Center
13425 19 Mile Road, Suite 500
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Free Respite (Adult Day Care) available
Return to top
Wednesday, May 13, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm "Legal and Financial Considerations" Alzheimer's Association 20300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 100 Southfield, MI 48076 Free Respite (Adult Day Care) available
Return to top
Wednesday, June 3, 6:00 - 8:00 pm "Parterning With Your Doctor" Comstick Center 28600 West Eleven Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48336 Respite (Adult Day Care) aailable for $10.00 RSVP (248) 473-1826
Friday June 5, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm "Caring for the Caregiver" Alzheimer's Association 20300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 100 Souhfield, MI 48076 (Free lunch provided by In-House Hospice Solutions) Free Respite (Adult Day Care) available
Return to top
|