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Equipped for Care: A Family Caregiver Month Virtual Series
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter and AARP Massachusetts
Caregiving with a Cultural Lens
November 4, 2026 1:00 PM EST
Caring for a family member or close friend is one of the most important roles you'll ever play. Everyone's caregiving journey is different, and our unique cultural lens can add layers to the path we each are on. Regardless of where your role falls on the wide spectrum of caregiving tasks and responsibilities, we want to make it easier. In this online webinar, we will be joined by the Armenian Women's Welfare Association as well as an AARP Caregiving volunteer to share resources and discuss all things caregiving.
Free Tools to Plan Your Health Care
November 5, 2026 1:00 PM EST
AARP and Alzheimer's Association are partnering with Honoring Choices, a nonprofit that empowers adults to make informed health care decisions through personal care planning. Join this event to explore free, multilingual tools and educational resources that walk you through a step-by-step planning process. Whether you are planning ahead or helping a loved one, you will learn how to:
- Document your health care preferences
- Choose and designate a health care agent
- Share your wishes with family and care providers
- Ensure your care reflects what matters most to you
Simplify Caregiving with Technology
November 10, 2026 1:00 PM EST
Caregiving often comes with overwhelming responsibilities, but technology can help lighten the load. This session will explore practical ways to use tech tools for organizing schedules, prioritizing self-care, and accessing telehealth services. You'll also learn how to order groceries, prescriptions, and other essentials online, ensuring convenience and peace of mind for both caregivers and those they care for—all from the comfort of home.
Building Foundations of Caregiving
November 11, 2026 6:00 PM EST
Understanding the key aspects of caregiving can help to ensure the delivery of person-centered care while managing your own emotional and physical well-being. Learn how dementia changes relationships over time, the benefit of person-centered care approaches, how to create a supportive care team, and steps to identify and manage caregiver stress.
Communicating Effectively and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
November 17, 2026 6:00 PM EST
Dementia affects a person's ability to communicate and creates changes in their behavior. Join us to discover new ways to communicate effectively at any stage of the disease. You will learn tips to improve communication, steps to recognize and manage dementia-related behaviors and their triggers, and how to recognize when additional help is needed.
The Financial Impact of Dementia: Steps to Building Financial Literacy
November 18, 2026 6:00 PM EST
If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer's disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it's never too early to put financial plans in place. Join us to learn tips for managing someone else's finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning.
Exploring Care and Support Services
November 24, 2026 12:00 PM EST
The more caregivers know about the disease, and what to expect, the more prepared they will be for future changes and care decisions. Learn why it's important to plan for care changes, what types of resources and support services are available including respite care, long term care and end of life options.
For more information, contact nmcgurin@alz.org.
For more information about this event, contact nmcgurin@alz.org
