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    No one should face Alzheimer's alone. Available in-person or online, our free education and 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.
    See our upcoming programs below:

    • In-person: Hosted locally for people to learn in-person together. 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, andrgistrantswill be sent additional 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

    Vew 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

    Select a category to skip to that section:
    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


    10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
    July 14 | 10:30-11:30 AM (Farmville)
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    Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia
    July 29 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (Kernersville)
    July 30 | 12:00-1:00 PM (Reidsville)
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    Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
    July 17 | 1:00-2:00 PM (Raleigh)
    July 23 | 10:00-11:00 AM (Garner)
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    Brain Booster Club
    July 8 l 10:30 AM-12:00 PM (Charlotte)
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    New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatments
    July 14 l 4:00-5:00 PM (Greensboro)
    July 16 l 10:30-11:30 AM (Greensboro)
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    The Empowered Caregiver: Exploring Care & Support Services
    July 15 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM (Wilmington)
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    The Empowered Caregiver: Foundations of Caregiving
    July 29 | 2:00-3:30 PM (Clemmons)
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    Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances
    July 11 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM (Durham)
     

    LIVE WEBINARS


    Anticipatory Grief: Strategies of Self-Care
    Hosted by Massachusetts and New Hampshire Chapter
    July 15 l 6:00-7:00 PM
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    Heart Work: Caring Through the Grief We Don’t Talk About
    Hosted by Wisconsin Chapter
    July 29 l 2:00-3:00 PM
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    AAIC for All: Community
    Alzheimer's & Dementia Research Made Accessible for All
    July 31 l 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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    SEMINARIO WEB EN VIVO EN ESPAÑOL

    Para obtener adicional material educativo sobre el alzhéimer y la demencia en español, haga clic aquí.

    For additional Alzheimer’s and dementia education in Spanish, please click here.
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    Administración del dinero: guía de finanzas para el cuidador
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    Conozca las 10 señales de advertencia: ladetección temprana es importante
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    Información para etender la enfermedad deAlzheimer y la demencia
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    Conozca las 10 Señales
    10 de julio | 10:00-11:00 AM
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    Información para entender la enfermedad dealzheimer y la demencia
    18 de julio | 10:00-11:00 AM
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    Café con leche grupo de apoyo
    12 de julio | 10:30 AM-12:00 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.

    Balancing Love & Finances
    A Financial Workshop for Family Caregivers


    The Empowered Caregiver: 
    Building Foundations of Caregiving

    An Era of Hope:
    Community Awareness Summit

    In addition to the chapter on-demand programs above, you can also access online programs from our Alzheimer’s Association Education Center anytime.
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    SUPPORT GROUPS

    View all support group offerings here.
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    Memory Makers: Early-Stage Memory Loss Educational Support Group
    Hosted by Duke Dementia Family Support Program
    The six-week group meets once a week and is offered in person in Durham in the spring, summer and fall.
    More Info
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    Male Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
    Open to all male caregivers
    July 4  l 10:00-11:30 AM
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    Caregiver Support Group (Winston-Salem)
    Shepherd's Center - open to all caregivers
    July 10 l 10:00-11:30 AM
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    Caregiver Support Group (Winston-Salem)
    Salemtowne - open to all caregivers
    July 10 l 2:00-3:00 PM
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    Caregiver Support Group (Cashiers)
    Cashiers Community Library - open to all caregivers
    July 10 l 3:00-4:30 PM
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    Living with Younger-Onset Support Group (Virtual)
    Open to people diagnosed w/ dementia 65 or younger & their care partners
    July 10 l 7:00-8:30 PM
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    Male Caregiver Support Group (Cary)
    WakeMed Hospital - Open to all male caregivers
    July 11 | 10:00-11:30 AM
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    Caregiver Support Group (Matthews)
    Matthews UMC - open to all caregivers
    July 13 l 2:30-3:30 PM
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    Caregiver Support Group (Cajahs Mountain)
    Colliers UMC - open to all caregivers
    July 13 l 2:30-3:30 PM
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    Caregiver Support Group (Wilmington)
    The Commons at Brightmore - open to all caregivers & lunch provided
    July 14 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
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    Caregiver Support Group (Mount Airy)
    Mt. Airy Central Continuing Care - open to all caregivers
    July 15 l 6:00-7:00 PM
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    Caregiver Support Group (Barco)
    Currituck Senior Center - open to all caregivers
    July 17 | 10:30-11:30 AM
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    Caregiver Support Group (Marion)
    McDowell Senior Center - open to all caregivers
    July 17 l 1:00-2:00 PM
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    Caregiver Support Group (Newton)
    Abernethy Laurels - open to all caregivers
    July 21 l 1:00-2:00 PM
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    Caregiver Support Group (Winston-Salem)
    Shepherd's Center - open to all caregivers
    July 24 l 10:00-11:30 AM
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    Caregiver Support Group (Cashiers)
    Cashiers Community Library - open to all caregivers
    July 24 l 3:00-4:30 PM
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    Living with Younger-Onset Support Group (Virtual)
    Open to people diagnosed w/ dementia 65 or younger & their care partners
    July 24 l 7:00-8:30 PM
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    Caregiver Support Group (Gastonia)
    Senior TLC - open to all caregivers
    July 30 l 5:30-6:30 PM
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    Caregiver Support Group (Shelby)
    Terrabella Shelby - open to all caregivers
    July 30 l 5:30-6:30 PM
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    ADVOCACY

    Coming soon!  
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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.