Portland Metro Area

The Alzheimer's Association Oregon Chapter now offers Continuing Education Credits for some classes. Classes marked with an asterisk (*) are approved for 1.5 CEU's for Adult Foster Home providers, Assisted living, residential care facilities and memory care communities. There is a $15 charge for CEU's. To register for these credits, please call 1-800-272-3900.

Getting Started

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s – it’s time for Getting Started. Gain a basic understanding of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and current treatments. Get practical information that will help you start planning for the future.

Please join us and learn more about Alzheimer's disease.

Dates:  First Tuesday of each month
Time:  2:00 - 3:00 pm
Cost:  No Charge - Drop Ins Welcome
Location:  Alzheimer's Association Office
1650 NW Naito Pkwy, Suite 190
Portland, OR 97209

For more information, call (800) 272-3900.

Getting Started - OHSU

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s – it’s time for Getting Started. Gain a basic understanding of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and current treatments. Get practical information that will help you start planning for the future.

Please join us and learn more about Alzheimer's disease. Presented by Alzheimer's Association staff and OHSU Neurology Department staff.

Dates:  First Thursday of each month
Time:  3:00 - 4:30 pm
Cost:  No Charge - Drop Ins Welcome
Location:  OHSU Center for Health and Healing (South Waterfront)
8th Floor Lobby
3303 SW Bond Ave
Portland, OR 97239

*Communication Skills for Caregivers* 

The value and importance of effective communication when caring for someone with dementia can't be understated.  This session addresses the principles and fundamentals of good communication, the relationship of words, tone, body language and listening, as well as communication strategies for challenging situations. 

Presenter: Shanti Potts

Date:  April 23, 2013

Time:  6 - 7:30 pm
Cost:  No Charge - Registration Required
Location:  Alzheimer's Association Office
1650 NW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97209

Registration Required - Space Limited
Click here for CEU credits.

NOTE: This class has been cancelled.

When should a person with dementia stop driving? This session gives the
caregiver and family the necessary tools to address safety issues associated
with driving, warning signs, ways to positively communicate safety concerns,
solutions for alternative transportation, and shared decision making about when
it is time to give up the keys. 

Presenter: Alzheimer’s Association Staff

Date:  April 30, 2013

For more information, call (800) 272-3900.

As dementia progresses, we often find our roles and relationships have
changed. In this interactive program we will learn to explore the impact of
that change as well as recognize our needs & emotions. We will consider
the elements of dealing with the changes in roles and relationships. We will
discuss ways of maintaining meaningful relationships through the changes and
ultimately, learn to dance a new dance in the language of love.

Note:  This program is specifically designed for spouses and life partners to 
someone with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. It is not intended for 
professional caregivers, adult children, or people with dementia.

Presenter: Shanti Potts

Date:  May 14, 2013

Time:  6 - 7:30 pm
Cost:  No Charge - Registration Required
Location:  Alzheimer's Association Office
1650 NW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97209

Registration Required - Space Limited

For more information, call (800) 272-3900.

Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease  (two-part series)

The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease makes planning for the future more
important than ever. Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease is
an interactive two-part series where you will have a chance to learn about
important legal and financial issues to consider, how to put plans in place, and
how to access legal and financial resources near you.

This program will cover information for families and individuals dealing with
Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Topics covered will include:

• Making legal plans that fit your needs
• Legal documents you’ll need and what they mean for all of you
• How to find legal and financial assistance
• Practical strategies for making a long-term plan of care
• Tax deductions and credits
• Government programs that can help pay for care

Presenter: Garvin Reiter - Attorney at Law 

Date:  May 21st and 28th, 2013

Time:  2 - 3:30 pm
Cost:  No Charge - Registration Required
Location:  Alzheimer's Association Office
1650 NW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97209

Registration Required - Space Limited

For more information, call (800) 272-3900.

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

Alzheimer’s affects people in varying ways and ripples out to impact the lives
of those who interact with them. Understanding what is happening to a person
with Alzheimer’s is key to interacting effectively and providing quality care. This
training includes information from expert professionals in the field and first-hand
accounts from people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Presenter: Chapter Staff  

Date:  June 11, 2013

Time:  2 - 3:30 pm
Cost:  No Charge - Registration Required
Location:  Alzheimer's Association Office
1650 NW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97209

Registration Required - Space Limited
Click here for CEU credits.

For more information, call (800) 272-3900.

Living With Alzheimer's for Younger - Onset Alzheimer's 

When someone under 65 is diagnosed with Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s disease or
related dementia, the first reaction is often shock or denial. This doesn’t happen
to someone so young…does it? What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of
plans need to be made for everyone? What about work? What resources are
available to help? Join us for this series of programs that provide answers
to the questions that arise for people concerned about Younger-Onset
Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Hear from those directly affected
and learn what you need to know, what you need to plan, and what you can do to
ease the impact throughout the course of the disease.

Presenter: Shanti Potts   

Date:  June 18, 2013

Time:  6 - 7:30 pm
Cost:  No Charge - Registration Required
Location:  Alzheimer's Association Office
1650 NW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97209

Registration Required - Space Limited

For more information, call (800) 272-3900.

*Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters* 

In this workshop, attendees will gain an understanding of the difference between
age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s and what to do if they or someone they
know has signs of the disease. Video footage of real people who are living with
the early stages of dementia and their families will be shown addressing fears and
myths associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

The workshop will cover the following topics:
_ The 10 warning signs
_ Basic overview of Alzheimer’s disease
_ Risk factors
_ What is involved in getting a diagnosis

Benefits of early detection, including accessing available treatment, planning for
the future and participating in clinical trials are also addressed.

Presenter: Chapter Staff    

Date:  June 25, 2013

Time:  2 - 3:30 pm
Cost:  No Charge - Registration Required
Location:  Alzheimer's Association Office
1650 NW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97209

Registration Required - Space Limited
Click here for CEU credits.

For more information, call (800) 272-3900.