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The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter provides education programs for families who have a member with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. These programs are designed to meet the needs of caregivers during the course of the disease—from diagnosis to end-of-life.
Education programs are offered free to family caregivers, but registration is requested to ensure adequate space. A basic education program, “Alzheimer’s Disease—Beginning to Cope,” is offered on a regular basis. The Association also offers specialized education programs on topics related to caregiving.
Program Descriptions
The Family Education programs offered are designed to help families and those with Alzheimer’s disease with their journey. There is no charge for families to attend education programs. To view current Family Education Opportunities please view the calendar. Programs include:
Alzheimer’s Disease: Beginning to Cope (ABC)
Alzheimer’s Disease: Beginning to Cope has been designed for people who want to know more about Alzheimer’ disease and care planning with their loved one. This program offers a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer’s disease and its progression, utilization of community resources, and legal and financial considerations. Experts in the field of elder law and dementia present this program and will answer your questions.
Caring for the Caregiver: Surviving the Challenges of Caregiving
Caring for the Caregiver was designed for people who are caring for someone with memory loss. Once a person attends Understanding Memory Loss or Alzheimer’s Disease: Beginning to Cope, this program expands information on caring for oneself. This workshop explores coping strategies for the caregiver, grief, stress management,
family dynamics, and using resources to help manage the journey.
How To for Caregivers
How To for Caregivers is for people who are caring for a loved one with memory loss. This program expands information on Alzheimer’s disease and caring strategies. This program will help participants learn about their loved one’s strengths and supporting needs while maintaining as much independence as possible. Topics include personal care, communicating, and coping with challenging behaviors.
Facing New Challenges: Living with Memory Loss
Living with Memory Loss is the premier program for people who have memory loss. This program expands information on Alzheimer’s disease and coping strategies. This program will help those with dementia learn about strengths and how they can adapt to their new life. Topics include caring for oneself, facing new challenges, helping family members, and finding support.
Making Life Decisions
Making Life Decisions is for people who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. This program expands information on Alzheimer’s disease and making decisions. This program will help participants learn about possible care options, legal, and financial issues. Topics include various care options, tools to assist in health decision planning, and finances.
Community Awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease
This program will feature information on Alzheimer’s disease and community resources.
Medical Concerns
This program includes information on medical issues related to aging and dementia.
Wellness for Wellbeing: Fitness Matters
Join this program to learn tips and ideas on staying fit and how fitness can lead to overall wellbeing.
Legal Issues
This program includes information on legal issues related to aging and Alzheimer’s disease.
Medications
Information on medications commonly used in treating Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias will be reviewed.
