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.
Megan Benzing:
515.414.8124,
mrbenzing@alz.org
Sean Hoesing
712.454.5035 x8223
shhoesing@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.
FALL 2023
** 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**
Virtual Fall Program Series
Wednesdays at Noon via Zoom
Wednesday, Sept. 13
Living with Alzheimer's Disease for People with Alzheimer's Disease
Wednesday, Sept. 20
Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body
Wednesday, Sept. 27
Managing Money: A Caregivers Guide to Finances
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Living with Alzheimer's Disease for Younger Onset Alzheimer's Disease
In Person Education Programs
Sept. 6, 10 a.m. - Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers at Mercer County Senior Center, Aledo, IL
Sept. 12, 2 p.m. - Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers, Late-Stage at South Side Library, Des Moines, IA
Sept. 13, 11:30 a.m. - 10 Warning Signs at Johnston Public Library
Sept. 13, 1 p.m. - Living with Alzheimer's - Younger-Onset at Urbandale Public Library
Sept. 14, 1 p.m. - Effective Communication Strategies at Avonlea Cottage, Milan, IL
Oct. 5, 5 p.m. - Effective Communication Strategies at Harrison County Public Health, Logan, IA
Oct. 10, 2 p.m. - Living with Alzheimer's for People Living with Alzheimer's at South Side Library, Des Moines, IA
Oct. 11, 1 p.m. - Living with Alzheimer's - Early Stage at Urbandale Public Library
Oct. 12, 5 p.m. - Dementia Conversations at Harrison County Public Health, Logan, IA
Oct. 17, 9 a.m. - Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body at UnityPoint Hospice, Des Moines, IA
Oct. 18, 2 p.m. - Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors at Fieldstone of DeWitt
Oct. 19, 11 a.m. - Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers, Early Stage at Urbandale Senior Recreation Center
Oct. 19, 5 p.m. - Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors at Harrison County Public Health, Logan, IA
Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. - 10 Warning Signs at Iowa Western Tech Community College
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:
Megan Benzing: 515.414.8124, mrbenzing@alz.org
Sean Hoesing
712.454.5035 x8223
shhoesing@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
FALL 2023
3RD THURSDAY
Virtual Early-Stage Support Group - 10:00 a.m.
*If you or someone you know is interested in joining this group, please reach out to one of our local program specialists (see contact info above).
2ND TUESDAY
Early-Stage Social Engagement Group - via Zoom, 1:00 p.m.
Friendship Haven - Fort Dodge, IA, 5:30 p.m.
1ST SUNDAY
New Hope Assembly of God - Urbandale, IA, 5 p.m.
1ST MONDAY
Homestead of Algona - Algona, IA, 5:30 p.m.
Edgewater Retirement Community - West Des Moines, IA, 3 p.m.
1ST TUESDAY
Waverly Health Center - Waverly, IA, 12:30 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.
Eventide Lutheran Home - Denison, IA, 6 p.m.
Gloria Dei - Urbandale, IA, 3 p.m.
1ST WEDNESDAY
Caregiver Support Group at The Kensington - Fort Madison, IA, 1 p.m.
Hegg Health Learning Center - Rock Valley, IA, 10 a.m.
1ST THURSDAY
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
Milestones Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Support Group - Davenport, IA, 10:30 a.m.
2ND TUESDAY
First Unitarian Church - Des Moines, IA, 12:30 p.m.
Southeast Iowa Caregiver Support Group - Burlington, IA, 10:30 a.m.
Wesley Acres Chamberlain House - Des Moines, IA, 2 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.
United Methodist Church of Maquoketa - 1:30 p.m.
St. John Vianney Caregiver Support Group - Bettendorf, IA, 1 - 3 p.m.
Independence Village of Ankeny - Ankeny, IA, 6 p.m.
2ND THURSDAY
Clinton County Support Group at the Alverno - Clinton, IA, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Dementia Care Partner Spouses Support Group at The Keystone Cedars - Cedar Rapids, IA, 3 p.m.
Dementia Care Partner Children of Those Living with Dementia Suport Group at The Keystone Cedars - Cedar Rapids, IA, 4 p.m.
Ankeny Presbyterian Church - Ankeny, IA, 1:30 p.m.
Orange City Area Health System - Orange City, IA, 7-8:30 p.m.
Mental Health Ministry - Des Moines, IA, 6 p.m.
2ND SATURDAY
Corinthian Baptist Church - Des Moines, IA, 2 p.m.
3RD MONDAY
Northridge Village Chapel - Ames, IA - 1 p.m.
Homestead of Algona - Algona, IA, 5:30 p.m. (call to register)
Geneseo Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Partners Support Group - Independent Living Building at Allure of Geneseo - Geneseo, IL, 6 p.m.
3RD TUESDAY
Caregiver Support Group at DeWitt United Methodist Church - Hosted by Milestones Area on Aging, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Caregiver Support Group at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection - Marion, IA, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Atlantic, IA - Sweet Joy Shoppe at Cass Health - 10 a.m.
Orange City Area Health System - Orange City, IA, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Via Health Services - West Des Moines, IA, 5 p.m.
3RD WEDNESDAY
The Bridges of Ankeny - Ankeny, IA, 6:30 pm
*This support group offers a virtual and in-person option*
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.
Anamosa Caregiver Support Group - Anamosa Public Library, Anamosa, IA, 4:30 p.m.
3RD THURSDAY
Clinton County Caregivers Support Group - Lyons Depot, Clinton, IA, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Evelyn K. Davis Center - Des Moines, IA, 6:00 p.m.
Waterloo Caregiver Support Group - Friendship Village, 1 p.m.
Independence Village of Ankeny - Ankeny, IA, 6 p.m.
St. Patricks Church - Council Bluffs, IA, 6 p.m.
Faith Lutheran - Onawa, IA - 1 p.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.
4TH THURSDAY
Dementia Care Partner Support Group - Ridgecrest Village - Davenport, IA, 5:30 p.m.
LAST TUESDAY
Quad Cities Memory Circle at the Bettendorf Public Library (Social Engagement Group) - Bettendorf, IA, 10:30 a.m.
LAST THURSDAY
The Village Memory Cafe (Social Engagement Group) - Indianola, IA, 1:30 p.m.
LAST SUNDAY
Edgewood Baptist Caregiver Support Group - Rock Island, IL, 2 - 4 p.m.
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