June 7 

Richland, WA

Living with Alzheimer's: For Middle-Stage Caregivers (Part 1 of 2)

1 to 5 p.m., Bethel Church, 600 Shockley Road, Richland, WA
Description: This second in a series of caregiving seminars covers topics pertaining to the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease including nutrition, communication, personal care, behavioral challenges, wandering, and the array of care options.
Cost: Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association and Kadlec Neurological Resource Center. For more information and to register, call 509.943.8455 or visit www.NeurologicalResource.org

June 12

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Maintain Your Brain

1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Emeritus of Coeur d'Alene, 205 E. Anton Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID
Cost: Free and open to the public. (Spaghetti feed begins at 1 p.m.; donations welcome.) Certificates of attendance available for professionals for $10. For reservations call 208.667.6490.

June 13

Spokane Valley, WA

Financial Planning for Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

2 to 3:30 p.m., Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center, 12009 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley, WA
Cost: Free and open to the public. Certificates of attendance available for professionals for $10. For reservations call 509.924.4388 by June 10.

June 28 

Richland, WA

Living with Alzheimer's: For Middle-Stage Caregivers (Part 2 of 2)

1 to 5 p.m., Bethel Church, 600 Shockley Road, Richland, WA
Description: This second in a series of caregiving seminars covers topics pertaining to the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease including nutrition, communication, personal care, behavioral challenges, wandering, and the array of care options.
Cost: Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association and Kadlec Neurological Resource Center. For more information and to register, call 509.943.8455 or visit www.NeurologicalResource.org

July 17 

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Living with Alzheimer's: For Early-Stage Caregivers

1 to 5 p.m., Legends Park Assisted Living, 1820 N. Legends Parkway (across the street from the Kroc Center), Coeur d'Alene, ID
Description: This first in a series of caregiving seminars covers topics covers questions such as: What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? 
Cost: Free and open to the public. Certificates of attendance available for professionals for $20. Reservations required; phone 208.666.2996.

July 23 

Spokane, WA

Living with Alzheimer's: For Early-Stage Caregivers

1 to 5 p.m., Deaconess Health and Education Center, Classroom 265, 910 W. 5th Ave., Spokane, WA
Description: This first in a series of caregiving seminars covers topics covers questions such as: What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? 
Cost: Free and open to the public. Certificates of attendance available for professionals for $20. Reservations preferred; phone 509.473.3390.

July 23 

Walla Walla, WA

Living with Alzheimer's: For Late-Stage Caregivers

1 to 5 p.m., Wheatland Village, 1500 Catherine St., Walla Walla, WA
Description: Topics include symptoms of late stage, changes in your role, communication changes, working with doctors, monitoring care and end-of-life issues.
Cost: Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For information call Tamara Gordon at 509.524.4003 or Joan Acres at 509.713.3390

August 14

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters

2 to 3 p.m., Emeritus of Coeur d'Alene, 205 E. Anton Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID
Cost: Free and open to the public. Certificates of attendance available for professionals for $5. Takes place during the Emeritus Health Fair, which runs from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information call 208.666.2996.

August 20 

Spokane, WA

Living with Alzheimer's: For Middle-Stage Caregivers

9 a.m.  to 5 p.m., Deaconess Health and Education Center, Classroom 268, 910 W. 5th Ave, Spokane, WA
Description: This second in a series of caregiving seminars covers topics pertaining to the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease including nutrition, communication, personal care, behavioral challenges, wandering, and the array of care options.
Cost: Free and open to the public. Certificates of attendance available for professionals for $35. For reservations call 509.473.3390.

August 23

Sandpoint, ID

Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters

1 to 3 p.m., Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St., Sandpoint, ID
Cost: Free and open to the public. Certificates of attendance available for professionals for $10. For more information call 208.666.2996.

September 10 

Post Falls, ID

Living with Alzheimer's: For Middle-Stage Caregivers

9 a.m.  to 4:30 p.m., Guardian Angel Homes, 1050 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls, ID
Description: This second in a series of caregiving seminars covers topics pertaining to the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease including nutrition, communication, personal care, behavioral challenges, wandering, and the array of care options. Complimentary lunch provided by Guardian Angel Homes.
Cost: Free and open to the public. Certificates of attendance available for professionals for $35. Reservations requested; call 208.666.2996.

September 27 

Spokane, WA

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease 

2 to 4 p.m., Moran Vista Senior Living, 3319 E. 57th Ave., Spokane, WA
Description: This program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and more.
Cost: Free and open to the public. Certificates of attendance available for professionals for $10. For reservations call 509.443.1944.

October 24 

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Keys to a Joyous Holiday Season 

10 a.m.  to 12 noon, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2293 W. Hanley Road, Coeur d'Alene, ID
Cost: Free and open to the public. Certificates of attendance available for professionals for $10. Complimentary lunch provided by The Four Seasons Assisted Living Facility. For reservations call 208.665.2100.

December 5

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters

6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Coeur d'Alene Homes, 624 W. Harrison Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID
Cost: Free and open to the public. Certificates of attendance available for professionals for $10. Preceded by a "Meet and Greet with Hors d'oeuvres" from 6 to 6:30 p.m. For more reservations or more information call 208.666.2996.