Monthly Public Programs

No one should face Alzheimer's alone. Available in-person or online, our free education and advocacy programs feature information on topics including the signs of Alzheimer’s disease, diagnosis, communication, living with dementia, caregiving techniques, and public policy efforts.

We offer three types of programs below:

• In-person: Hosted locally for people to learn together in-person. Registration is required, and registrants will be sent additional event details prior to the date of the program.
• Live Webinar: Program is offered live via a webinar platform. Registration is required, and registrants will be sent additional webinar details prior to the date of the program. Participants will be given the option of joining via video/webinar or through a toll-free number.
• On Demand: Pre-recorded video that is available for immediate access.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

View all educational offerings at alz.org/crf. Full program descriptions can be found at links below. To register click a link below or call 800-272-3900. 

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In-Person
Live Webinars
Seminario Web en Vivo en Español
On-Demand
Support Groups
Advocacy

Bring education to your community by scheduling a workshop with one of our Community Educators. Learn More

IN-PERSON

Alzheimer's & Dementia Education:
10 Warning Signs
Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body 
March 29 | 10:00 AM-NOON (Oak Island, NC)
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Healthy Living with Your Brain & Body 
March 21 | 1:00-2:30 PM (Kinston, NC)
March 24 | 10:00-11:00 AM (Wilmington, NC)
March 28 | 11:00-11:30 AM (Castle Hayne, NC)
March 31 | 12:00-12:30 PM (Carolina Beach, NC)
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LIVE WEBINARS

You Have a Diagnosis of Dementia. Now What?
March 23 | 6:00-7:00 PM
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ALZ Talks: Conversations With Your Doctor 
March 24 | 1:00-1:30 PM
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Ask the Expert: Meaningful Activities for Those Living with Alzheimer's
March 15 | 10:00-11:00 AM
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Alzheimer's Community Forum: Dementia & the Impact of the Faith Community
March 20 | 5:30-7:00 PM
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SEMINARIO WEB EN VIVO EN ESPAÑOL

Planificación legal y financiera 
15 de marzo | 10:00-11:00 AM
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Información para entender la enfermedad de Alzheimer y la demencia
15 de marzo | 7:00-8:00 PM
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Cuerpo y cerebro sano es vida sana: Consejos de las últimas investigaciones y demostración de cocina
16 de marzo | 6:00-7:00 PM
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ON-DEMAND

These programs are pre-recorded and available for immediate access. Simply register, and the program link will be emailed to you directly. View these programs at your convenience.

Nourshing a Loved One Living with Alzheimer's
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SUPPORT GROUPS

View all support group offerings.

Early-Stage Memory Loss Educational Support Group (virtual)
6-week program offered spring, summer, and fall in partnership with Duke Dementia Family Support Group Program.

For more information or to be notified about the upcoming group sessions, complete our interest form.
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Younger-Onset Dementia Support Group (Virtual)
March 14 | 7:00-8:30 PM
Open to all persons living with Alzheimer's and other dementias age 65 and younger and their care partners
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Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Weddington UMC-open to all caregivers
March 15 | 7:00-8:30 PM
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Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
March 19 | 3:00-4:30 PM
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Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Gracious Living - open to all caregivers
March 25 | 10:00-11:00 AM

ADVOCACY

2023 North Carolina State Advocacy Day (Raleigh, NC)
March 15 | 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
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Additional programs are also available through the Community Resource Finder.

Can't join us in real time? The Alzheimer's Association Training and Education Center offers free courses available 24/7, so you can learn on your own schedule.