Fight Back During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Fight Back During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
We’re looking forward to Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness and promote brain health. Your gift to our 2X Countdown Match, up to $50,000, can go twice as far to fuel research and help provide care and support.
Donate NowLocal Program Calendar
Attend an education program in South Carolina
Learn about Alzheimer's disease, diagnosis, living with Alzheimer's and caregiving techniques at a public program by a trained presenter. If you need an in-home care sitter in order to attend a local educational program, learn how to access this service at no cost by calling the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter at least 2 weeks in advance at 800-272-3900.To request a free educational presentation for a workplace or community group, please browse available topics and submit our interest form.
IN-PERSON PROGRAMS:
View or print a calendar of our free community programs coming up across South Carolina.
Learn at your own pace with on-demand programs
Take some of our most popular community education programs on your own schedule through our Alzheimer’s Association Education and Training Center. 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 Alzheimer's and Dementia
- 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
- Transitions in Care
- The Empowered Caregiver:
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.
- Administración del dinero: guía de finanzas para el cuidador
- Conozca las 10 señales de advertencia: ladetección temprana es importante
- Información para etender la enfermedad de Alzheimer y la demencia
Attend an early-stage program
Early-stage dementia programs are intended to provide a safe and positive environment for individuals who have a physician’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, another dementia, MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) or a related disorder. People who attend should be comfortable and open to discussing their diagnosis and symptoms in a group setting.
In-Person Connections Cafe: Early Stage Social Engagement Program
Meets monthly on the second Thursday at 2 PM
Upcoming Meetings: June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10,
October 8, November 12, December 10
The Upcountry History Museum
540 Buncombe St., Greenville, SC
Programs vary each month but typically include a short meeting, a tour of a current museum exhibition, and a hands-on activity time in the classroom. Admission is free for the diagnosed individual plus a guest.
If you are looking for early stage programs in your area, please let us know that you are interested! Call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
Attend a caregiver support group
View all current support groups or search by ZIP Code at alz.org/crf.
Our caregiver support groups offer comfort, reassurance, practical advice and a community of people who are facing similar challenges. These meetings are for unpaid family members or friends caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, another dementia or a related disorder. People who attend should be comfortable and open to discussing their experience in a group setting.Join a local event
Join us for one of our signature events to raise awareness and funds to further the fight to end Alzheimer’s.
Ride to End ALZ® South Carolina
The best-supported cycling weekend of the summer now offers a Grand Tour (257 miles), a Half Tour (136 miles) and a monthlong Virtual Challenge.
