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

Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia 
December 7 l 10:00-11:00 AM 
(Roaring River)
December 11 l 2:00-3:00 PM 
(Charlotte)
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LIVE WEBINARS

Creativity is Chocolate for the Brain Series
Presented by the Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapters
December 10 l 4:00-5:00 PM (Music)
December 17 l 4:00-5:00 PM (Art)
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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
On-demand
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Café con Leche Grupo de Apoyo: Virtual
21 de diciembre l 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.

Caregiving During the Holidays

Empowered Caregiver Education Series
Building Foundations of Caregiving
Supporting Independence
Communicating Effectively
Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

Building Your Caregiver Toolbox
Home Activity Dos, Don'ts & Schedules

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.
They are listed alphabetically by county or virtual.

To register, please contact the Facilitator directly for more information and to confirm the date, time, location or Zoom login information.
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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 on Thursday afternoons and is offered in person in Durham in the spring, summer and fall.
More Info
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Caregiver Support Group (Cajahs Mountain)
Colliers UMC - open to all caregivers
December 8 l 2:30-3:30 PM
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ALZ & FTD Caregiver Support Group (Matthews)
Matthews UMC - open to all ALZ & FTD caregivers
December 8 l 3:00-4:30 PM
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African American Spouse/Partner Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Open to all African American spouse/partner caregivers
December 11 l 5:15-6:00 PM
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African American Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Open to all African American caregivers
December 11 l 5:15-6:00 PM
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Living with Younger-Onset Support Group (Virtual)
Open to people diagnosed w/ dementia 65 or younger & their care partners
December 12 l 7:00-8:30 PM
ONLY ONE MEETING THIS MONTH
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Caregiver Support Group (Winston-Salem)
Shepherd's Center - open to all caregivers
December 12 l 10:00-11:30 AM
ONLY ONE MEETING THIS MONTH
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Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Cornelius)
Mt. Zion UMC - open to all FTD caregivers
December 16 l 10:30-12:00 PM
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Caregiver Support Group (Newton)
Abernethy Laurels - open to all caregivers
December 16 l 1:00-2:00 PM
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Caregiver Support Group (Winston-Salem)
Salemtowne - open to all caregivers
December 16 l 2:00-3:00 PM
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A Moment in Time Memory Cafe (Jamestown)
Social Engagement Program for people living with dementia and their care partner
December 17 l 1:30-3:30 PM
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Caregiver Support Group (Mount Airy)
Mt. Airy Central Continuing Care - open to all caregivers
December 17 l 6:00-7:00 PM
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Caregiver Support Group (Gastonia)
Senior TLC - open to all caregivers
December 18 l 5:30-630 PM
MEETING DATE IS DIFFERENT THIS MONTH
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Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Weddington UMC - open to all caregivers
December 18 l 6:30-7:30 PM
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Caregiver Support Group (Cashiers)
Cashiers Community Library - open to all caregivers
December 19 l 3:00-4:30 PM
MEETING DATES ARE DIFFERENT THIS MONTH
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Caregiver Support Group (Shelby)
TerraBella Shelby - open to all caregivers
NO DEC. MEETING, WILL RESUME IN JAN.
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Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Gracious Living - open to all caregivers
December 28 l 10:00-11:15 AM
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ADVOCACY

Cards for Congress
December 10 | 5:30-6:30 PM (Virtual)
December 11 | 5:00-7:00 PM (Charlotte)
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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.