No one should face Alzheimer’s alone. Register for one of our free community webinars for information and resources about Alzheimer’s and other dementias from the safety of your own home.
We are currently scheduling educational opportunities. If your organization, social club, church, corporate office, etc. is interested in one of our educational programs such as “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body,” please contact Sydney Swartz.
The programs are free, but you must register to receive the login information.
In-Person
LUNCH AND LEARN
Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers
Tuesday, March 21 | 11 a.m..
Our Lady of Peace Retirement Community
751 Hillsdale Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Join us to hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective, and comfortable care throughout the course of the disease. Hosted by our Lady of Peace. Masks are required for attendees, and box lunches to go will be provided for all. No registration needed. For additional information, please call 800.272.3900.
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ACADEMY ON AGING
Tuesday, April 4 | 5:30 pm
ADVOCATING AS A PATIENT OR CAREGIVER
Speaker: Janet Brennend, New River Valley Agency on Aging
Learn how to communicate with your medical team to get the best outcomes for yourself or a loved one you are caring for. We will talk about questions to ask, tools, and resources you can use to make sure you or your loved one is getting the care you need.
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AGING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Tuesday, April 11 | 10 A.M. - NOON
Aging in Your Community is an event that provides a platform for seniors in the Bedford, Forest and Lynchburg areas to hear from expert panelists on resources, services, and programs available to them. This event is designed to help seniors stay informed so they can maintain their independence and overall well-being.
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ACADEMY ON AGING
Tuesday, May 9 | 5:30 pm
FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR SENIORS
Speaker: Kimberly White, CEO, Elder Care Solutions
Aging in the U.S. is expensive! Kimberly White, CEO of Elder Care Solutions is on a mission to ensure that aging and caring for an aging loved one won’t financially break you. Join her as she shares tips and tricks for preparing to financially support your late chapters of life.
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ACADEMY ON AGING
Tuesday, June 13 | 5:30 pm
THE WHEN, WHERE AND HOW OF LONG-TERM CARE
Speaker: April Jones, InnovAge Virginia PACE
How do you know when it’s time for long-term care and how do you plan for it? Let’s learn about what long-term care means when we need it, and what the options are if the time
comes.
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The Green-Field Library, located at the home office of the Alzheimer's Association in Chicago, Illinois, is the nation's oldest and foremost library and resource center devoted to increasing knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. To access resources and information, click here.