Knowledge is power. Attend Alzheimer's Association free education programs and 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.
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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
The Empowered Caregiver: Building Foundations of Caregiving
People living with dementia want to remain independent for as long as possible yet caregivers may not know how to balance safety and independence. Learn how dementia changes a person’s independence and impacts safety, how to provide the right amount of support, and tips to make every activity meaningful to the person living with dementia.
The Empowered Caregiver: Supporting Independence
People living with dementia want to remain independent for as long as possible yet caregivers may not know how to balance safety and independence. Learn how dementia changes a person’s independence and impacts safety, how to provide the right amount of support, and tips to make every activity meaningful to the person living with dementia.
The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively
As people living with dementia progress in their journey and lose the ability to use words, caregivers can discover new ways to communicate effectively in any stage of the disease. Learn how dementia affects communication, how person-centered approaches can improve communication and much more.
The Empowered Caregiver: Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
Behaviors are a form of communication. Learn to identify, understand and respond to challenging behaviors.
The Empowered Caregiver: Exploring Care and Support Services
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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