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    Education Programs
    The Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter offers free education programs in-person and virtually. These programs provide information on topics including the signs of Alzheimer’s disease, diagnosis, communication, living with Alzheimer’s and caregiving techniques. We offer virtual and in-person programs. In-person programs are noted by location; all other programs are virtual.

    We also offer programs to organizations and community groups by request. To schedule an education program for your group, please call 800.272.3900 or email us at longislandchapter@alz.org.

    10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
    Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others.

    Ask the Expert Series
    Join us for a series of virtual programs featuring experts in audiology, dementia, Medicaid, and elder care:

    Listening Through the Challenges: Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Cognitive Wellness in Older Adults
    This program offers a concise overview of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, highlighting the latest treatment advances, practical brain health tips, and ways to get involved in the fight against the disease.

    Navigating Dementia and Driving
    This program will explore the complex relationship between hearing loss, cognitive health, communication and emotional well-being in older adults.

    How to Qualify for Medicaid With a Pooled Income Trust
    This program will provide you with the opportunity to learn how a pooled supplemental needs trust can help individuals with disabilities and older adults living with chronic health conditions. Discover how to protect excess income and assets while meeting financial eligibility requirements for Community-Based Medicaid benefits and home care services.

    How to Know When Home Care is Appropriate
    This program will provide you with the opportunity to learn how a pooled supplemental needs trust can help individuals with disabilities and older adults living with chronic health conditions. Discover how to protect excess income and assets while meeting financial eligibility requirements for Community-Based Medicaid benefits and home care services.

    Building Brain-Healthy Habits

    Discover research-based habits that support brain health at every age. This in-depth program explores practical strategies for healthy eating, physical activity, quality sleep, and cognitive engagement, and helps you create an action plan to build lasting brain-healthy routines.

    Caregiving through the Holiday (in partnership with SNAP)
    Caregivers may feel overwhelmed by the task of maintaining traditions while providing care and adhering to safety precautions. Learn tips and ideas for safely enjoying time with family and friends during the holidays.

    From Mindset to Mindshift: How Caregiving Requires a Change in Your Thinking
    This program shows how mindset adjustments are among the most important ways for you to effect positive change in your caregiving experience.

    LGBTQ+ Aging & Alzheimer's
    Join us to explore how dementia affects our communities through the lived experiences of older LGBTQ+ adults. This presentation highlights historical and cultural perspectives, examines barriers to inclusion and understanding, and explores the lasting impact of hermeneutical injustice on aging and dementia care.

    Managing Money
    Join us to learn tips for managing someone else's finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning.

    Supporting Brain Health in our Community

    Join us as we highlight research-based brain-healthy habits and provide practical strategies for supporting brain health throughout life.

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    The Empowered Caregiver Series
    This education series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone with dementia. Topics include: Building the Foundations of Caregiving, Supporting the Independence, Communicating Effectively, Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors and Exploring Care and Support Services.

    Building Foundations of Caregiving Communicating Effectively Exploring Care and Support Services Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors Supporting Independence

    The Impact of Alzheimer's in the Community
    Learn about the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, causes and risk factors, how Alzheimer’s affects the brain, how to get a thorough diagnosis, the stages of the disease and treatments that can help.

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    Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
    Join us to learn the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors of Alzheimer's, current treatments, and available resources.
     


    Live Learning Webinars

    You're also invited to virtual programs across the Alzheimer's Association that offer real-time conversation, information, education and resources on a variety of brain health, dementia and caregiving topics. Click here to learn more.
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