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The Alzheimer’s Association – Oregon Chapter offers multiple educational opportunities for anyone interested in learning about Alzheimer’s disease, including professional and family caregivers, people with memory loss, and the general public. Many of our programs are free of charge. Read below to learn about our different educational opportunities.

Click below to see classes currently scheduled in your area or call us for more information: 503.416.0201
 

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Eugene Conference 2011

Thank you to all of our presenters, speakers, sponsors and participants at this year's Eugene Caregiver Educational Conference, "Translating Medicine and Research into Effective Caregiving". We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to this year's conference sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor

Diamond Sponsors

Alpine Court Memory Care Community

Cascade Health Solutions

Chateau Gardens Memory Care

ElderHealth & Living

Trillium Community Health Plan


Family and Caregiver Education

We offer a variety of classes designed for those providing care to a loved-one or as a professional. Classes span multiple topics including the medical side of Alzheimer’s, legal and financial issues, communicating and responding to difficult behaviors, and self-care for the caregiver. Click the links in the left-hand bar to see offerings in your area including topics, times and locations.Some classes offer Continuing Education Credits for Adult Foster Home providers. The cost is $15 for 1.5 credits and can be paid by cash or check on the day of the class. Registration is required. Call for more information: 503.416.0201


Community Presentations

We are happy to offer community presentations at your place of worship, senior center, or community group. If you have a venue and an audience who could benefit from learning more about Alzheimer’s, we are able to bring most of our education topics to you. Please call for more information: 503.416.0201


Professional Training

Our Chapter is committed to helping professionals improve their knowledge and skills, build stronger teams and deliver better care to people with dementia and their families. Our training and education programs are geared to professionals working in both community-based and residential care settings.

Many of our community classes are also available to professional caregivers. See our quarterly education calendar for continuing education accredited classes.

For information about Web-based training, click here.


Conferences

Our Chapter offers annual educational conferences throughout the state, including our McGinty Memorial Conference on Alzheimer’s disease which honors Dean McGinty, MD, a Portland geriatrician and an early advocate for the special needs of persons with dementia. We also offer smaller conferences in Bend, Medford, and Eugene, Oregon. All conferences offer an education curriculum for both family and professional caregivers. 

 

 



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