Program Descriptions

Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters

The Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters program provides attendees with information about the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s disease, the benefits of early detection, as well as tips to follow up on any concerns that attendees may have about themselves or someone they care about.  The program features video clips of real people who are living with the early stages of dementia and their families discussing the 10 warning signs, the risk factors, what is involved in getting a diagnosis, and the benefits of early detection including accessing available treatment, planning for the future and participating in clinical trials

Length: 1 hour seminar or 2 hour workshop
Target Audience: General Audience, Family Caregivers

Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a normal part of aging. But when is it normal memory loss and when is it Alzheimer’s? This program will enhance each individual's knowledge concerning the cognitive changes associated with aging, and how they differ from the changes caused by Alzheimer's and Dementia. This program also covers the consequences of dementia, the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and the impact diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Length: 30 minutes to 1 ½ hours
Target Audience: General Audience, Family Caregivers, Professionals, Diagnosed Individuals

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The workshop will introduce attendees—particularly baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964)—to scientifically rooted advice on brain health based on strong lifestyle choices. Maintain Your Brain: How to Live a Brain-Healthy Lifestyle focuses on making healthy food choices, increasing physical activity, staying socially engaged and keeping mentally active.It offers research-based advice from the experts at the Alzheimer’s Association, strategies for reducing brain health problems, nutritional and lifestyle advice, interactive exercises and activities to apply workshop concepts, and professionally designed materials, including participant workbooks and reference materials.

Length: 1 hour
Target Audience: General Audience

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Before the Burnout: Stress Management Tips for Caregivers

Caring for a loved one with a progressive disease, such as Alzheimer's, places physical, emotional, and financial stress on caregivers. As the disease progresses, the role of the caregiver may require significant adjustments be made in the individual's life. This session addresses coping with stress related to caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and/or other related dementia and learning to identify the signs of stress. The curriculum also implements stress reduction tips and techniques as well as communicates the importance of taking time to meet the personal needs of the caregiver.

Length: 1 hour to 1 ½ hours
Target Audience: Family or Informal Caregivers

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The Basics: An Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease

This presentation is targeted to individuals who know very little about Alzheimer's disease. It overviews how Alzheimer's affects the brain and its progression. Other sections explain the ten warning signs, how to get a diagnosis, key services offered by the Association and hopeful advances in research. After this program, the participant will be able to describe Alzheimer's disease and it's affects on the brain, identify warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, and identify the diagnosis process, ways to keep your brain healthy, and key services offered by the Alzheimer's Association.

Length: 30 minutes to 1 ½ hours
Target Audience: General Audience, Family Caregivers, Professionals, Diagnosed Individuals

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The Next Steps: Life Planning Tips After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

When an individual is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, this dramatically affects the life of the person as well as his or her family and friends. Alzheimer's disease progresses differently for each individual and therefore the next steps for the diagnosed individuals and their loved ones are not clearly defined. This presentation walks the caregiver through the next steps after the diagnosis has been made. This curriculum guides them in understanding the diagnosis, communicating with others about the diagnosis and learning techniques to alleviate the stress of caregiving. After this program, the participant will be able to identify the next steps for the individual that has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.

Length: 1 hour to 3 hours
Target Audience: Family Caregivers, Diagnosed Individuals

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Reconnect: Communicating with Persons with Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease dramatically alters the dynamics between the diagnosed individual and his or her loved ones.  Family and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s frequently feel that their loved one is no longer the person he or she once was.  While the challenges and heart breaks of memory loss are real, diagnosed persons maintain many of their individual preferences, interests, abilities, and emotional attachments.  This presentation provides caregivers with tools for effectively communicating and connecting with persons with dementia. 

Length: 1 hour to 1 ½ hours
Target Audience: General Audience, Family Caregivers, Professionals

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Food for Thought: Tips on Building a Healthier Brain

When people think about staying fit, they generally think from the neck down. But the health of your brain plays a critical role in almost everything you do. The good news is that we now know there’s a lot you can do to help keep your brain healthier as you age. These steps might also reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. This curriculum teaches the participant the techniques and tools they need to keep their brains healthy during the aging process.

Length: 1 hour to 1 ½ hours
Target Audience: General Audience

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This program discusses the symptoms associated with dementia and the differences in causes of dementia. It covers 6 types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.