The Alzheimer's Association Mississippi Chapter is dedicated to advancing the care, support, and research to all those affected by Alzheimer's in Mississippi. We offer local support groups, community education, advocacy efforts, and fundraising events throughout the state for anyone looking to become involved.
November 13th-16th
Free | Virtual
From November 13th through the 16th, the Alzheimer’s Association will convene a diverse group of experts who specialize in the care and support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. This virtual conference is free and open to Alzheimer's caregivers, healthcare professionals and the general public.
Conference sessions will be held from 10-11am and 2-3pm daily to allow for flexibility of those attending. Attendance at all 8 sessions is not required. One registeration will allow you to attend the sessions you're able and interested in. Note: CEs will only be given to those in which the professional attends the entire webinar and completes the required survey.
8 continuing education hours having been approved by the following organizations:
Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists
APPROVED for 5 General Hours, 1 Ethics, 1 Cultural Diversity, and 1 Mandated Reporting
National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP)
Mississippi Board of Nursing Home Administrators
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristen White at KriDavis@alz.org
Conference sponsors
Session 1 | The Era of Alzheimer's Treatment
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Session 2 | The RAISE Family Caregiver Act
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Session 3 | Helping Families Avoid Costly Mistakes
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North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
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Session 4 | What does the Behavior say?
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Session 5: Health Equity in the Era of Treatment
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Session 6: Mandatory Reporting
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Session 7: Ethical Decisions
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Session 8 | Activities to Enhance Quality of Life
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Education Programs
Being a caregiver doesn't come with an instruction manual, but there are resources available to help. Use the free trainings and workshops on
this page to gain caregiving skills and practical advice. Courses are also avaiable in Spanish. These courses can also be presented live virtually or in person. Email KriDavis@alz.org with any speaker requests.
Purple Sundays
The Alzheimer’s Association and the Mississippi State Department of Health will be hosting ‘Purple Sunday’ events at churches across the state to help spread awareness and education around Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementia. Please join us by contacting Kristen White at KriDavis@alz.org to host a Purple Sunday Event in your community.
Caregiver Resources
Our free
24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900), staffed by master’s-level clinicians and specialists, provides confidential support and information to all those affected in over 200 languages.
We host
ALZConnected® , an online community where people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers can ask questions and find support.
Community Resource Finder, a comprehensive database of programs and services, housing and care services, and legal experts, allows people to locate resources in their communities.
ALZNavigator™ whether you’re living with memory loss, or you care for someone who is, answer a few questions about your situation and ALZNavigator™, an interactive online tool, will guide you to your next steps.
Navigating Alzheimer's and Related Dementia: A Roadmap for Families
Mississippi State Agency Services for Older Adults is a document that has over 40 pages of local resources including respite care, financial assistance programs, legal services and more.
Support Groups
Alzheimer's Association Office
207 W Jackson St Suite F
Ridgeland, MS 39157
1st Tuesday 5:30pm
Kristen White 601.826.7139
Madison
St. Catherine's Village, Campbell Cove
200 Dominican Drive
4th Wednesday 11am-12:30pm
Cynthia Armstrong 601-856-0123
Laurel
South Central Place
2260 MS 15
Laurel, MS 39440
Last Friday of each month at 11:00am
Aubree Middleton 601.399.6100
Starkville
Church of Christ
613 East Lee Boulevard
1st Tuesday 6:30PM – 730PM
Cindy Walker 662-498-0025
*temporarily not meeting*
Tupelo
Family Resource Center of North MS
. 507 S. Church Street Tupelo, MS
Fourth Friday of the month 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m
Sheila Davis (662) 844-0013
Gulf Coast
Trinity United Methodist Church
5007 Lawson Ave
Gulfport, MS 39507
2nd Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm
Janis Anderson 228-861-0173
Lighthouse Assisted Living
8905 Ocean Springs Rd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
First Wednesday of each month at 3:00pm
Christopher Thompson 228.365.4824
A list of all support groups throughout the state of Mississippi can be found HERE.
Community Forums
We are looking to host forums throughout the state of Mississippi to educate and understand the communities needs regarding this disease. If you are interested in hosting a forum in your area, please contact Kristen Davis White at KriDavis@alz.org
Want to volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association? Visit volunteer.alz.org