Upcoming Conferences

We offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s, as well as community members. Most of these programs, described below, are free of charge.

Did you know being elderly or being of African-American or Hispanic/Latino descent poses a higher risk for Alzheimer's? Learn more about what you can do by reading the Institute's growing collection of articles and special reports.

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Inside the Brain Tour

Find out what happens inside the brain of a person with Alzheimer's, by visiting Inside the Brain: An Interactive Tour. Navigate at your own pace through 16 illustrated screens and follow the colored text highlights.

Upcoming Programs & Articles Archive

• Newsweek Magazine's "7 Ways to Save a brain" Article
• Long-Term Care Housing and service evolution addresses "Longevity Revolution" - report explores issues surrounding long-term care and the aging U.S. population, from HCFO.
• Special report about African-Americans - the increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
• Special report about Hispanics & Latinos - the increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
• Dementia Care Practice Recommendations - for assisted living residences and nursing homes.

Support Services

The Southeast Florida Chapter is the area's premier provider of these support and educational services:

Books

• The 36 Hour Day, by Nancy L. Mace, M.A. and Peter V. Rabins, M.C., M.P.H. - $10
• The Complete Guide to Alzheimer's - Proofing Your Home, by Mark L. Warner - $20
• Elder Rage or Take My Father...Please!: How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents, by Jacqueline Marcell - $15

Free family consultants

Alzheimer's Education Series

Karp Lending Library

Resource Center

Professional speakers bureau

Safe Return® wanderers identification program

Specialized support groups - facilitated by professionals and caregivers

State-mandated Level I and Level II trainings