Host an Alzheimer's education program

The Alzheimer’s Association offers free, flexible programs designed for businesses, faith communities, and local groups in Maryland. Topics include Alzheimer's disease, brain health, and caregiving.

• Flexible format: Choose virtual or in-person delivery at a time and day convenient for the audience.
• Short and impactful: Programs range from 15 minutes to 1 hour and include an interactive Q&A between expert facilitators and participants.
• Engaging topics: Cover essential subjects like brain health, Alzheimer’s warning signs, caregiving, treatment advances, and more. Learn more about topics offered below.
• Ideal for large groups: Best suited for groups of 50+ attendees.

Ready to make a difference? Call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 to schedule your program today.

Educational program topics: 

• Alzheimer’s Awareness: Discover the basics about Alzheimer's and learn about local resources.
• 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's: Learn to recognize early signs of Alzheimer’s and how to take action.
• Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia: Explore differences, disease progression, risk factors, and treatments.
• New Advances in Alzheimer's Treatment: Discover how FDA-approved treatments work and who may benefit.
• Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research: Learn research-based lifestyle tips to support brain and body health as you age.
• Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances: Explore financial planning, fraud prevention and legal considerations for caregivers.
• The Empowered Caregiver: Gain practical skills for dementia caregiving through flexible, topic-based courses:
  • Building Foundations of Caregiving: Understand the caregiver role, build support, and manage stress.
  • Supporting Independence: Help loved ones stay active while balancing safety and autonomy.
  • Communicating Effectively: Learn communication strategies for family, friends, and professionals.
  • Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors: Address behavior changes with non-medical approaches and know when to seek help.
  • Exploring Care and Support Services: Prepare for future care decisions including respite, residential, and end-of-life care.

Purple Power Worship

Purple Power Worship provides houses of worship with information and resources on Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. A member of the congregation presents a program on the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and how to access the free services of the Alzheimer's Association. The house of worship sets the date of the presentation. To learn more, contact Marlyn Massey, mbmassey@alz.org.

Find an Alzheimer's education program in Maryland

To find a program of interest, search our online Community Resource Finder or call 800.272.3900 to find educational programs and events happening near you.

Past Alzheimer's, brain health, and caregiving events

Watch Your Brain Your Future: Reducing Your Risk of Developing Dementia by Dr. Ethlyn McQueen Gibson that was presented at the Alzheimer's Association African American Caregiver Conference on November 15, 2025, at Morgan State University in Baltimore. 

Volunteer as a Community Educator in Maryland

Community Educators give presentations on essential care and support topics, work with community partners and connect people with Alzheimer's Association resources. Learn more about volunteering as a Community Educator.

Explore additional Alzheimer's and dementia education resources

• Online education: Watch on-demand programs anytime. Topics include diagnosis, caregiving, financial planning, and more. 
• ALZ Talks Webinars: Join live or recorded ALZ Talks webinars for information and resources on essential dementia and caregiving topics. 
• AlzNavigator™: An interactive online tool, ALZNavigator connects caregivers and people living with dementia to education and resources throughout each step of the disease.
• 24/7 Helpline: Talk to a dementia expert with our free 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900. Help is available any time, day or night. Get confidential emotional support, crisis assistance, local resources and information in over 200 languages.