We offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s, as well as community members. Caregiver Training SeriesCaring & Coping - “Together We Make a Difference” Caregiver training sessions are open to health professionals, as well as family members and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Sessions typically last from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and will cover a variety of topics including an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, caregiver guilt, spirituality, and personal care issues. The full-day training will include all handouts as well as a morning snack and lunch. Conference fees are $20 for family care partners and $40 for professional care partners (professional fee includes CEU’s for administrators of residential homes for the aged as well as assisted living facilities). Registration is required for the program. Visit the calendar page to view scheduled sessions. Or call the Alzheimer’s Association at (865) 544-6288 to register or for more information. Helping HandsThe Helping Hands Program is a church based program designed by the Eastern Tennessee Chapter. The program was created to link and empower area churches to provide support, assistance, and a message of hope to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, their families, and their caregivers.A Helping Hands Resource Library is available to religious institutions free of charge. It contains books, pamphlets, and referral materials to assist the individuals and their loved ones in education and assistance with the disease. The kit can be placed in the church library, vestibule, with the parish nurse, or any other place deemed useful for the congregation and is updated on a regular basis. Churches or other institutions may choose to use this as an extension of their outreach efforts to the surrounding community as well. Contact Bobby Fields at (865) 544-6288 if your church is interested in obtaining a Helping Hands Resource Library. Adult Day Services
The Eastern Tennessee Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is pleased to offer two adult day programs in the Knoxville area.
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Who Benefits From Adult Day Services
For fees and eligibility information for either program, call (865) 544-6288. Virtual Dementia ToursThe Virtual Dementia Tour is a sensitivity training designed to help caregivers, family members, and friends truly understand what it is like to live with Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. Participants' hearing, vision, and other senses are distorted to simulate the effects of the disease. After the "tour," individuals will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their stories about the eye-opening experience. If you are interested in participating in or hosting a Virtual Dementia Tour at your church or workplace, please contact Bobby Fields at bobby.fields@alz.org or (865)544-6288.
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