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Alzheimer's doesn't stop and neither do we. We are here to help.

In an effort to ensure the health and safety of those we serve, our programs are being offered online and by phone – including support groups, community education programs and family care consultations.

Community Education

Visit alz.org/crf, call our
Helpline at 1.800.272.3900, or
contact our local Program Managers to register for any of our virtual Community Education programs.

Jessican Duncan
jsduncan@alz.org
515.325.5287

Sean Hoesing
712.454.5035 x8223
shhoesing@alz.org

Erica Eikren
515.414.8124
ereikren@alz.org

Request a new Community Education program or series for your business or organization HERE.

Find a description of each Community Education program we offer at the bottom of this page.

WINTER/SPRING 2024

** Click the link for the education program or call our Helpline at 800.272.3900 to register for one of the upcoming education programs below** 


2024 Virtual Education Series

Every 3rd Thursday at 11 a.m. CST via Zoom

REGISTER HERE

1.18.24 — Introduction to Alzheimer's
 
2.15.24 — 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain
 
3.21.24 — Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
 
4.18.24 — 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
 
5.16.24 — Dementia Conversations
 
6.20.24 — Managing Money
 
7.18.24 — Introduction to Alzheimer's
 
8.15.24 — 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain
 
9.19.23 — Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
 
10.17.23 — 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
 
11.21.24 — Dementia Conversations
 
*Stay tuned for a month long education series
in December*
 

In-Person & Virtual Education Programs

Jan. 30, 12:30 p.m., Lakes Regional Healthcare, Spirit Lake, IA - Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Feb. 6, 10 a.m., Virtual - Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers - Early Stage, Part 1

Feb. 13, 10 a.m., Virtual - Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers - Early Stage, Part 2

Feb. 13, 11:30 a.m., Johnston Public Library - Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

Feb. 13, 2 p.m., South Side Library, Des Moines, IA - Intro to Alzheimer's

Feb. 14, 2 p.m., Harrison County Home and Public Health, Logan, IA - 10 Warning Signs

Feb. 20, 1 p.m., Altoona Public Library - Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body

Mar. 12, 2 p.m., South Side Library, Des Moines, IA - Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

Mar. 28, 2 p.m., NIACC, Mason City, IA - Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers - Middle stage

April 1, 6:30 p.m., West Des Moines Public Library - Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia

April 9, 2 p.m., South Side Library, Des Moines, IA - Health Living For Your Brain & Body

April 17, 6 p.m., Independence Public Library, Independence, IA - Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances

April 29, 6:30 p.m., West Des Moines Public Library - Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances

May 14, 2 p.m., South Side Library, Des Moines, IA - 10 Warning Signs

Support Groups

If you are interested in attending a support group please visit alz.org/crf, call our 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900 or contact one of our local program specialists to find a group near you:

Jessican Duncan
jsduncan@alz.org
​515.325.5287

Sean Hoesing
712.454.5035 x8223
shhoesing@alz.org

Erica Eikren
515.414.8124
ereikren@alz.org

To sign up via the Community Resource Finder:
1. Click here to reach Community Resource Finder.
2. Click on Alzheimer's Association Programs and Events.
3. Select the type of service needed and enter a city & state or zip code
4. Click Search

WINTER/SPRING 2024

1ST SUNDAY
New Hope Assembly of God - Urbandale, IA, 5 p.m.

1ST MONDAY
Wilton Public Library - Wilton, IA, 1:30 p.m. 

Edgewater Retirement Community - West Des Moines, IA, 3 p.m.

United Presbyterian Home, Campbell Room - Washington, IA, 5 p.m.

Grace Estates - Emmetsburg, IA, 5:30 p.m.

1ST TUESDAY
Clinton Public Library - Clinton, IA,  1:30 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection - Marion, IA, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Gracewell - Denison, IA - 1:30 p.m.

Gloria Dei - Urbandale, IA, 3 p.m.

Faith Lutheran Church - Clive, IA, 1:15 p.m.

1ST WEDNESDAY
Hegg Health Learning Center - Rock Valley, IA, 10 a.m.

1ST THURSDAY
Northcrest Community - Ames, IA, 1 p.m.

1ST FRIDAY
Kirkendall Public Library  - Ankeny, IA, 1:00 p.m.

Cedar Falls Caregiver Support Group at CedarStone - Cedar Falls, IA, 1:00 p.m.

2ND MONDAY
Unity Point Health - Grinnell, IA, 10 a.m.

AMVC Management Office - Audubon, IA, 5:30 p.m.

2ND TUESDAY
Grand Living at Bridgewater, Forum Theater - Coralville, IA, 6 p.m.

Southeast Iowa Caregiver Support Group - Burlington, IA, 10:30 a.m.

Wesley Acres Chamberlain House - Des Moines, IA, 2 p.m.

The Village Memory Cafe - Indianola, IA, 2:30 p.m.

2ND WEDNESDAY
Kennybrook Village - Grimes, IA, 10:00 a.m.

Jackson County Caregiver Support Group - United Methodist Church of Maquoketa, IA - 1:30 p.m.

St. John Vianney Caregiver Support Group - Bettendorf, IA, 1 - 3 p.m.

2ND THURSDAY
The Keystone Cedars - Cedar Rapids, IA, 2:30 p.m.

Ankeny Presbyterian Church - Ankeny, IA, 1:30 p.m.

Orange City Area Health System - Orange City, IA, 7-8:30 p.m.

Gloria Dei, Lewy Bodies Support Group - Des Moines, IA, 2 p.m.

Frontotemporal Dementia Virtual Support Group - Virtual, 6:30 p.m.

2ND SATURDAY
Corinthian Baptist Church - Des Moines, IA, 2 p.m.

Grand Living at Tower Place - West Des Moines, IA, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

3RD MONDAY
Northridge Village Chapel - Ames, IA - 1 p.m.

Senior Star at Elmore Place - Davenport, IA, 3 p.m.

3RD TUESDAY
Atlantic, IA - Sweet Joy Shoppe at Cass Health - 10 a.m.

Via Health Services - West Des Moines, IA, 5 p.m. 

YMCA - Council Bluffs, 11 a.m.

Virtual Support Group - 12 p.m.

Faith Lutheran Church - Clive, IA, 1:15 p.m.

Lutheran Church of Hope - Ankeny, IA, 6:30 (in person or virtual)

3RD WEDNESDAY
Carroll Library - Carroll, IA, 1:30 p.m.

Mason City Kentucky Ridge - Mason City, IA, 6 p.m.

Independence Caregiver Support Group - Independence Public Library - Independence, IA, 6 p.m.

3RD THURSDAY
Independence Village of Ankeny - Ankeny, IA, 6 p.m.

Faith Lutheran - Onawa, IA - 1 p.m.

Sioux Center Health Early Stage Support Group - 11 a.m.

3RD FRIDAY
MercyOne Centerville Caregiver Support Group - Centerville, IA, 9 a.m.

4TH TUESDAY
Sunrise Retirement Community - The Pointe - Sioux City, IA, 2 p.m. 

Keelson Harbour - Spirit Lake, 2 p.m.

Friendship Haven - Fort Dodge, 3:30 p.m.

LAST TUESDAY
Quad Cities Memory Circle at the Bettendorf Public Library (Social Engagement Group) - Bettendorf, IA, 10:30 a.m.

Siouxland Center for Active Generations - Sioux City, 12 p.m.

LAST SUNDAY
Edgewood Baptist Caregiver Support Group - Rock Island, IL, 2 - 4 p.m.




Programas educativos en español de nuestros amigos en Minnesota

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