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 Guidance, Direction, and Preparation

We offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s, as well as community members. Additional programs are available.

For more information call: 1.800.272.3900

Online Seminars

Caregiver Seminars available here
The Alzheimer's Association – Midland Region is conducting a series of four Caregiver Seminars over the next few years. The four part series is designed to address the needs of caregivers at varying stages of the disease. Each part will be offered in different communities throughout the 49 county jurisdictions.

Watch for announcements of these seminars coming to an area near you.

Alzheimer’s Disease: In The Beginning – This seminar discusses topics important in the early stage of the disease, such as defining Alzheimer’s, the warning signs, getting a diagnosis, medications, early stage behaviors and interventions, financial and legal issues.
Alzheimer’s Disease: The Journey Continues – This seminar discusses topics relevant to the middle stages, such as middle stage behaviors and interventions (including medications), alternative living decisions, stress and the caregiver, respite care, and spirituality.
Alzheimer’s Disease: The River’s End – This seminar discusses topics pertinent to the late stages of Alzheimer’s, such as late stage behaviors and interventions, end-stage issues and decisions, grief, and planning final arrangements.
Alzheimer’s Disease: Life Goes On – This seminar discusses topics important to life after Alzheimer’s disease, such as estate settlement, grief, and lifestyle changes and adaptations.

 Professional Training
Education Programs by City

Amarillo

 La Feria - Lunch and Learn Series
  First United Methodist Church 
  331 S. Main St.
3rd Tuesday of each month
 The Parent Care Conversation
  NWT Hospital
April 29th
 Senior Ambassadors Coalition
  Eldercare Conference
May 8th, from 8:00am-5:00pm
 Fall Symposium
  Amarillo College
September 26th, Barbara Helm: “Wizard of Alz”

San Antonio

 Brown Bag Lunch Series
  Hamilton House
  5331 Hamilton Wolfe
  San Antonio, Texas 78229
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 11:30 a.m.
Topic and Speaker: TBD
 Brown Bag Lunch Series
  Hamilton House
  5331 Hamilton Wolfe
  San Antonio, Texas 78229
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:30 a.m.
Topic and Speaker: TBD

For more information call: 1.800.272.3900

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