Educational Programs by Region Education Materials Maintain Your Brain Free Education Seminar

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
Northern Michigan - Savvy Caregiver Workshops
West Michigan  
       -  November-Holland 3-Part Series
       -  January-Wyoming 3-Part Series
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. 

Free Education Seminar

Baby Boomers and Beyond Expo
YMCA of Marquette County
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, November 9th

The YMCA of Marquette County, the Alzheimer's Association, Marquette Community Foundation and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) are holding a special event, Baby Boomer and Beyond Expo, for those born prior to 1964.
This fun, interactive expo is free of charge to all.  Baby Boomer and Beyond is sponsored by a "Keep Moving Grant" made possible by Tylenol and the aforementioned agencies.  Activities include:  morning refreshments, health screenings, leisure activities, aqua therapy, personal training, healthy cooking demonstrations, door prizes, vendor displays and a free luncheon to those who register by November 5, 2009.  Dr. Michael Grossman, will present "Is It Alzheimer's or Senior Moments." 
For more information regarding this event, contact Jenna Zdunek at 906-227-9622 or download registration forms at ymcamqt.org.


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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.