Knowledge is power. Attend Alzheimer's Association free education programs to learn about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Understanding the challenges will help you take control. We can teach you strategies to manage day-to-day—as someone living with an Alzheimer's diagnosis or as a care partner. We know schedules are busy, but you can access our pre-recorded presentations at any time.
Virtual Educational Programs and Dementia Care Resources
Programs for Everyone
10 Warning Signs
If you or someone you know is experiencing changes in memory, it's time to learn the facts. Knowing the warning signs can help determine if you should speak to a doctor. Early detection matters! Click here for a pre-recorded version, available any time
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: Tips From the Latest Research
Lifestyle choices impact the aging process. Learn about important information and research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Use hands on tools to develop a plan for healthy aging. Click here for a pre-recorded version, available any time
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer's Association resources. Click here for a pre-recorded version, available any time
Programs for Caregivers
Dementia Conversations
Learn how to have productive and successful conversations with your loved one, family and others about some of the most challenging topics when caring for someone with memory challenges. Click here for a pre-recorded version, available any time
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Behaviors are a form of communication. Learn to identify, understand and respond to challenging behaviors. Click here for a pre-recorded version, available any time
Effective Communication Strategies
Explore communication changes due to dementia and the skills needed to successfully connect and communicate throughout the disease process. Click here for a pre-recorded version, available any time
Managing Money: A Caregivers Guide to Finances
Caregivers: How much do you know about managing money? This free online program by the Alzheimer's Association will help you learn about the costs of caregiving and the benenfits of early planning, and teach you how to avoid financial abuse and fraud, start a conversation about finances, assess financial and legal needs, and find support. Click here for a pre-recorded version, available any time
Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Early-Stage
This three-part series highlights practical answers to questions and concerns that arise during early stages. Click here for a pre-recorded version, available any time
Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Middle-Stage
Understand mid-stage dementia and the strategies to provide safe, effective and sensitive care. Click here for a pre-recorded version, available any time
Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Late-Stage
Learn from caregivers and professionals about resources, monitoring care and providing meaningful connections for persons with late stage dementia and their families. Click here for a pre-recorded version, available any time
Programs for People Living with Alzheimer's or MCI
Living with Alzheimer's: For People with Alzheimer's
Learn what the diagnosis means, first steps to health planning and how to work with your care team. Click here for a pre-recorded version, available any time
Living with Alzheimer's: For Younger-Onset Alzheimer's
Hear from those directly affected and learn what you need to know, what you need to plan, and what you can do to ease the impact throughout the course of the disease. Click here for a pre-recorded version, available any time
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24/7 Helpline 800.272.3900
The Alzheimer's Association Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week,. Our highly trained staff are knowledgeable about all aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
We can help with:
- Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss
- Information regarding how the Association can help you
- Caregiving tips and respite care options
- Services available in your community
- Emotional support
Community Resource Finder
Get easy access to a comprehensive listing of Alzheimer's and dementia resources, community programs and events. Community Resource Finder
Care Consultation
Our professional staff provides free care consultation services by telephone, email or in person at our Scarborough office. Care consultations help people living with Alzheimer's, caregivers and family members navigate resources, make decisions and plan to ensure the highest quality of life at every stage of the disease.
Care consultation services include:
- Assessment of needs
- Assistance with planning and problem solving
- Supportive listening
Support Groups
We offer family and caregiver support groups statewide that meet regularly.
Message boards
ALZConnected is an online social networking community for people with Alzheimer’s, caregivers and families affected by the disease. ALZConnected
Publications
The Alzheimer’s Association offers dozens of fact sheets and brochures. Publications
Multilingual information
We offer information online in multiple languages:
Clinical Trials
Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch® is a free clinical studies matching service that connects individuals with Alzheimer’s, caregivers and healthy volunteers to current studies. Read more.