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We offer educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s, as well as community members and healthcare professionals. Programs range from basic introductory material to in-depth multi-part sessions and brain healthy information. We also offer resources -- publications and videos that can be helpful to those facing Alzheimer's disease.
Family and caregiver programs for people with Alzheimer's disease are free of charge.
About professional training
The Alzheimer’s Association is the trusted source of education, information and training about Alzheimer’s disease. We are leaders in creating programs for professionals working with people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Learn from those who are experts in the field.We want you to have the tools you need for dementia diagnosis, care and treatment —call us today to learn more about our programs. Offerings may change—call for the most up-to-date information.
Our training and education programs are geared to professionals working in both community-based and residential care settings. Our programs and meetings have been attended by activity professionals, administrators, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers and staff trainers. Many of our programs offer CEUs.
Professional training programs
- Foundations of Dementia Care
- Caring for People with Alzheimer's: Train the Trainer
- Support Group Leader Training
- Activity-Cased Alzheimer Care (ABAC)
- Alzheimer's 101
- In-Service
- A Map Through the Maze
- Community Grand Rounds
Click here to view our Programs for Professionals brochure (pdf)
Click here to view our brochure for Caring for People with Alzheimer's: Train the Trainer (pdf)
Seminars and conferences
A Map Through the Maze, our annual conference for professionals, will be held on May 5, 2010 at the Royal Plaza hotel in Marlborough. To submit a proposal to present a breakout for the conference, go to: http://www.alzmass.org/maze10/rfp.asp
Other education resources
The Alzheimer’s Association offers dozens of fact sheets and brochures. Click here for an alphabetical listing.
While we no longer sell non-Association publications, we do offer recommended reading lists for individuals and families as well as for professionals.
Click here to download our Recommended Reading List for Individuals and Families
Click here to download our Recommended Reading List for Professionals
Our collection of videos and DVDs is available for use by professionals, families and people with Alzheimer's disease. You may rent up to three videos at a time for $10 each. Download our video list with order form here (pdf)
