EDUCATION PROGRAMS

NEW! The WINTER/SPRING 2013 PROGRAM GUIDE is out.

We offer numerous Family Caregiver Education programs throughout our 20-county service area focusing on issues or concerns families face during the disease process. Our organization strives to enhance the quality of life for the person with Alzheimer's, and his/her caregiver by providing education and tools to help manage the disease. The Central Illinois Chapter offers education classes in the following counties: Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark and Tazewell; Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle; Henderson, Knox, McDonough and Warren; Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike and Schuyler; Lee, Whiteside and Ogle. Many of our programs are funded by local grants.

Please sign up at least a day in advance. To register, call the office closest to you:
Peoria headquarters, 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria 309.681.1100
Quincy Branch, 639 York St., Quincy 217.228.1111
Rock River Branch, 93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon 815.285.1100

Or call us toll free at 800.272.3900.

Please read below for upcoming Family Caregiver Education programs in your area.
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Peoria Area Upcoming Education Programs January-June 2013

Please CLICK HERE for a printable flyer. See bottom of page for program descriptions.

JANUARY

Facing New Challenges
Materials cost: $5/person
Mon., Jan. 21 4:30-6:30 p.m.
OSF Institute on Aging,
8600 Illinois Route 91, Suite 130, Peoria

FEBRUARY

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Materials cost: $5/person
Tues., Feb. 5 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmore Road, Washington

Facing New Challenges
Materials cost: $5/person
Mon., Feb. 18 4:30-6:30 p.m.
OSF Institute on Aging,
8600 IL Route 91, Suite 130, Peoria

Train Your Brain
Materials cost: $30/person
Thursdays, Feb. 21-March 28 6-7:30 p.m.
Central Illinois Chapter, 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria

MARCH

Slices of the Pie
Materials cost: $30/person
Wednesdays, March 6-April 10 10:30 a.m.-noon
Central Illinois Chapter, 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria

Facing New Challenges
Materials cost: $5/person
Mon., March 18 4:30-6:30 p.m.
OSF Institute on Aging,
8600 Illinois Route 91, Suite 130, Peoria

APRIL

Reconnect: Interacting with Dementia
Materials cost: $5/person
Wed., April 3 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Henry Public Library, 702 Front St., Henry

Facing New Challenges
Materials cost: $5/person
Mon., April 15 4:30-6:30 p.m.
OSF Institute on Aging, 8600 IL Route 91, Peoria

MAY

Perspectives on Caregiver Stress
Materials cost: $5/person
Wed., May 8 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Pekin Library, 301 S. Fourth St., Pekin

Train Your Brain
Materials cost: $30/person
Thursdays, May 16-June 20 6-7:30 p.m.
Central Illinois Chapter, 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria

Facing New Challenges
Materials cost: $5/person
Mon., May 20 4:30-6:30 p.m.
OSF Institute on Aging,
8600 IL Route 91, Suite 130, Peoria

Slices of the Pie
Materials cost: $30/person
Fridays, May 24-June 28 1:30-3 p.m.
Central Illinois Chapter, 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria

Beyond Bingo: Creating Meaningful Activities
Materials cost: $5/person
Wed., May 29 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Central Illinois Chapter, 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria

JUNE

Facing New Challenges
Materials cost: $5/person
Mon., June 17 4:30-6:30 p.m.
OSF Institute on Aging,
8600 Illinois Route 91, Suite 130, Peoria

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Rock River Area Upcoming Education Programs January-June 2013

JANUARY

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Wed., Jan. 16 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Rock River Branch, 93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon

Train Your Brain
Wednesdays, Jan. 30-March 6 2-3:30 p.m.
Materials cost: $30/person
Rock River Branch, 93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon

FEBRUARY

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Fri., Feb. 8 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling

Legal and Financial Matters
Tues., Feb. 19 5–7 p.m.
Rock River Branch, 93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon

MARCH

Know the 10 Signs
Tues., March 5 6–8 p.m.
Rock River Branch, 93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon

Living with Alzheimer’s-Early Stage
March 19-21 2-4 p.m. each day
Rock River Branch, 93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon

APRIL

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Wed., April 24 6-8 p.m.
Rock River Branch, 93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon

MAY

Train Your Brain
Mondays, May 6-June 17 6-8 p.m.
Materials cost: $30/person
Rock River Branch, 93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon

JUNE

Reconnect: Interacting
with Dementia
Wed., June 19 1-3 p.m.
Rock River Branch, 93 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon
Register by Nov. 7

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Quincy Area Upcoming Education Programs, January-June 2013

JANUARY

Perspectives on Caregiver Stress
Tues., Jan. 15 1–3 p.m.
First Christian Church, 390 N. Liberty St., Rushville

Protecting What Matters
Tues., Jan. 22 6–8 p.m.
Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey St., Quincy

FEBRUARY

Now What Was I Saying?
Thurs., Feb. 7 1–3 p.m.
Illini Community Hospital, 3rd floor conference room, 640 W. Washington St., Pittsfield

Protecting What Matters
Wed., Feb. 27 1–3 p.m.
Mt. Sterling YMCA, Route 99 South, Mt. Sterling

MARCH

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Tues., March 12 1–3 p.m.
Marion Corner Community Room, 320 Walnut St., Carthage

Perspectives on Caregiver Stress
Tues., March 26 1–3 p.m.
Western Community Center YMCA,
1400 Mortimer St., Barry

APRIL

Train Your Brain
Materials cost: $30/person
Thursdays, April 18–May 23 6-7:30 p.m.
Quincy Senior Center, 639 York St.

Perspectives on Caregiver Stress
Tues., April 23 6–8 p.m.
Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey St., Quincy

Now What Was I Saying?
Thurs., April 11 1–3 p.m.
First Christian Church, 390 N. Liberty St., Rushville

MAY

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Tues., May 14 1-3 p.m.
Mt. Sterling Community Center YMCA, Route 99 South, Mt. Sterling

Reconnect: Interacting
with Dementia
Tues., May 21 6–8 p.m.
Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey St.

JUNE

Protecting What Matters
Tues., June 11 1 – 3 p.m.
Marion Corner Community Room, 320 Walnut St., Carthage

Reconnect: Interacting
with Dementia
Thurs., June 20 1-3 p.m.
Illini Community Hospital, 3rd floor conference room, 640 W. Washington St., Pittsfield

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Alzheimer’s 101. Explore the common causes of memory loss, including Alzheimer’s & related dementias; stages and  symptoms of Alzheimer’s; the importance of a good medical examination; and current research & treatments.

The Basics. Discover more about symptoms, causes and risk factors for Alzheimer’s & dementia; the benefits of early detection; treatment options; stages of the disease; and ways the Association can help.

Beyond Bingo: Creating Meaningful Memories. This program explores creative ways to maintain meaningful activities for people with Alzheimer’s disease. It is designed to give family caregivers the tools to prevent or minimize disease-specific behaviors caused by inactivity.

Facing New Challenges. Participants learn the basics of Alzheimer’s disease, new communication approaches and ways to plan for the future.

First Fridays Lunch and Learns. Join the Quincy on the first Friday of each month for lunch & an educational program. Preregistration required. CLICK HERE for the 2013 First Fridays schedule of speakers.

Know the 10 Signs. Learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s and why early detection is crucial.

Legal and Financial Series. Local attorneys & financial planners discuss with participants legal & financial issues caregivers face and steps they should take to plan for the future.

Living with Alzheimer’s — Early Stage. Caregivers will learn strategies needed to cope with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and discuss how to maintain quality of life while planning for the future. Participants will go over the symptoms of early stage Alzheimer’s and discuss legal and financial issues.

Now What was I Saying? Receive steps to take now to make brain health one of your goals in the healthy aging process.

Perspectives on Caregiver Stress. Examine the symptoms of caregiver stress and learn strategies for becoming a healthier caregiver.

Protecting What Matters. Learn strategies for assisting with routine personal care activities & tips to make the home safe and supportive.

Reconnect: Interacting with Dementia. This program offers strategies on improving overall communication skills in connecting with memory-impaired individuals, and describes ways to respond to behavioral changes.

Train Your Brain. Are you a healthy 40+ and want to stay at the top of your game? This fun, 6-week program features guest speakers with different brain health-topics.

Slices of the Pie. A 6-week program for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early stage Alzheimer’s disease where individuals can engage in social and stimulating activities.

Train Your Brain. Are you a healthy 40+ and want to stay at the top of your game? This fun, 6-week program features guest speakers with different brain health-topics.
The Basics. Discover more about symptoms, causes and risk factors for Alzheimer’s & dementia; the benefits of early detection; treatment options; stages of the disease; and ways the Association can help.

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SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Early Stage Support Group (ESSG)

The next group will meet on Tuesdays, Oct. 2–Nov. 20, at the Central Illinois Chapter office in Peoria. The meeting time will be based on group consensus.
This 8-week, closed group* provides support and education to BOTH the one with early stage memory loss or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and their caregiver/family. A new topic is introduced weekly, including legal and financial matters, community resources and how the brain is affected by dementia. Call 681.1100 to have an information packet sent to you.
* Closed group: a group that does not permit the addition of new members once the initial session has begun to establish trust, camaraderie and confidentiality

PALZ- Peoria Alzheimer’s Support Group

PALZ meets in the Central Illinois Chapter Peoria office from 4-5:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Members also go out for dinner at 4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month.
PALZ is an open group* that caters to BOTH families and those with memory loss. The group meets all together for the first half hour and then splits into two groups: a support group for caregivers and an activities-based group for individuals with memory loss. The patient facilitator attempts to engage participants in mentally and socially stimulating activity for the duration of the group session. Typically, participants are beyond the early stages of dementia.
* Open group: allows new members to join at any time

If you are interested in having the Alzheimer's Association present an education program for your organization simply request a speaker.

To attend a program, call your local office:

Central Illinois Chapter

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Community Education

The Alzheimer’s Association - Central Illinois Chapter includes staff who deliver quality educational presentations throughout our service areas. Our audiences include civic and service organizations, fraternal clubs, faith-based groups, health care agencies, support groups, schools/academic institutions and social services agencies. To schedule a speaker for your organization, please contact us at your local office.

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