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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.
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
Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia: Lunch and Learn
December 8 | 12:00-1:00 PM (Canton)
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Caregiving During the Holidays
December 5 | 12:00-1:00 PM (Canton)
December 7 | 10:30-11:30 AM (Salisbury)
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Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy You
December 1 | 10:30 AM-1:30 PM
(Advance)
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LIVE WEBINARS
Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia
December 6 | 6:00-7:00 PM
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Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia: Women's Health Series
December 14 | 6:00-7:00 PM
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Holiday Tips: Part IV of Occupational Therapy Caregiver Education Series
December 6 | 6:00-7:00 PM
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Caregiving During the Holidays
December 13 | 6:00-7:00 PM
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Winter Solstice Luminary Ceremony:
Honoring Those Impacted by Alzheimer's
December 21 | 6:00-6:30 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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Planificación Legal y Financiera
Diciembre 7 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
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Cuerpo y Cerebro Sano es Vida Sana
Diciembre 8 | 10:00-11:00 AM
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Grupo de apoyo para cuidadores
Diciembre 14 | 4:00-5:00 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.
Understanding and Helping with Swallowing Issues in Dementia
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New Advances in Alzheimer's Treatments
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Ask the Expert: Part I of Occupational Therapy Caregiver Education Series
Behaviors & Home Safety: Part II of Occupational Therapy Caregiver Education Series
Communication Challenges: Part III of Occupational Therapy Caregiver Education Series
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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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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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Male Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Open to all male caregivers
December 1 | 10:00-11:30 AM
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Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
St. Mark's Catholic - open to all caregivers
December 4 | 6:30-8:00 PM
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Caregiver Support Group (Greensboro)
First Baptist - open to all caregivers
December 5 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
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Caregiver Support Group (Jamestown)
Jamestown UMC - open to all caregivers
December 5 | 2:30-3:30 PM
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Younger-Onset Support Group (Virtual)
Open to all individuals living with Alzheimer's and other dementias 65 and younger & their care partners
December 12 | 7:00-8:30 PM
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Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Charlotte)
Wesley UMC - open to all FTD caregivers
December 10 | 3:00-4:30 PM
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Caregiver Support Group (Statesville)
Iredell Senior Center - open to all caregivers
December 13 | 10:00-11:00 AM
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Caregiver Support Group (Winston-Salem)
Shepherd's Center - open to all caregivers
December 14 | 10:00-11:30 AM
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Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Open to all FTD caregivers
December 17 | 3:00-4:30 PM
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Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Cornelius)
Mt. Zion UMC - open to all FTD caregivers
December 18 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
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Abernethy Laurels Caregiver Support Group (Newtown)
Open to all caregivers
December 18 | 1:00-2:00 PM
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Caregiver Support Group (Mint Hill)
Blair Road UMC - open to all caregivers
December 19 | 7:00-8:00 PM
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Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Weddington UMC - open to all caregivers
December 20 | 6:30-7:30 PM
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African-American Spouse/Partner Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Open to all African-American spouse/partner caregivers
December 20 | 5:15-6:00 PM
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African-American Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Open to all African-American caregivers
December 20 | 6:00-7:00 PM
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Caregiver Support Group (Statesville)
Concord Presbyterian - open to all caregivers
December 21 | 6:30-7:30 PM
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Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Gracious Living - open to all caregivers
December 23 | 10:00-11:15 AM
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Caregiver Support Group (Winston-Salem)
Shepherd's Center - open to all caregivers
December 28 | 10:00-11:30 AM
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ADVOCACY
Cards for Congress
December 7 | 5:30-6:30 PM (Virtual)
December 11 | 5:30-7:30 PM (Charlotte)
December 13 | 5:00-7:00 PM (Greensboro)
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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.