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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!

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.

New Advances in Alzheimer's Treatments

Learn about new FDA-approved treatments for Alzheimer's, benefits & side effects, pathways to access treatment, and resources available through the Alzheimer's Association.

 

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.

Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research

Learn about the landscape of Alzheimer’s and Dementia science, highlights in early detection and diagnosis and latest advances in clinical trials, treatments and lifestyle interventions.

Programs for Caregivers

COVID-19 and Caregiving

COVID-19 presents many challenges for families facing dementia. Join us to learn tips for caregivers at home, navigating issues in residential care, and available resources. 

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.

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior

Behaviors are a form of communication. Learn to identify, understand and respond to challenging behaviors.

Effective Communication Strategies

Explore communication changes due to dementia and the skills needed to successfully connect and communicate throughout the disease process.

Managing Money: A Caregiver's 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 benefits 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.

Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Early-Stage

This three-part series highlights practical answers to questions and concerns that arise during early stages.

Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Middle-Stage

Understand mid-stage dementia and the strategies to provide safe, effective and sensitive care.

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.

Safety & Memory Challenges

Dementia-related changes impacts how to think about safety. This program teaches strategies to encourage a safe environment and lifestyle for those affected with memory challenges.

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Programs for people living with mild Alzheimer's disease or a memory disorder

Meet Ups

A unique and enjoyable opportunity to connect with others who are also living with mild memory loss by participating in gatherings related to art, nature, lectures, fitness, or coffee. The choice is yours.

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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.

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.

Programas en español

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Other education resources

For a full list of pre-recorded online courses, click here.

The Alzheimer’s Association offers dozens of fact sheets and brochures. Click here for facts and figures.

Many of our brochures and booklets are available to order by mail. Please contact us at (800) 272-3900 to place an order.

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