Triple Your Impact This Holiday Season
Triple Your Impact This Holiday Season
Celebrate the holidays with a year-end gift that can go 3x as far to help provide care and support to the millions affected by Alzheimer's disease, and to advance critical research. But please hurry — this 3x Match Challenge ends soon.
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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.
FEATURED PROGRAM:
Caregiving During the Holidays
For many caregivers, navigating the holiday season gives rise to stress, frustration or sadness. This program offers tips on holiday safety, caring for yourself, helping others understand your scenario and making the holidays more enjoyable for all.
- December 2, 10:30 - 11:30 AM, Heritage at Lowman - 2101 Dutch Fork Rd, Chapin, SC
- December 2, 2:30 - 3:30 PM, Waring Senior Center, 2001 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC
- December 9, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Boiling Springs Library - 871 Double Branch Rd, Spartanburg, SC
- December 16, 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Elite Home Care, 905 E Pine Log Rd, Aiken, SC
- ON-DEMAND SESSION - Register to watch at your convenience.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Learn about common warning signs of Alzheimer's and what symptoms to look for in yourself and others, as well as tips to approach someone who is experiencing changes in their memory, the benefit of early detection and diagnosis, and more.
- December 18, 11:00 - 12:00 PM, Greer CenterWell, 805 W Wade Hampton Blvd, Ste C, Greer, SC
On-Demand Programs
Take some of our most popular classes below on your own schedule or browse additional topics.
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.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
Next Meeting: Dec. 11
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.
Younger-Onset Dementia Support Group (Virtual Group)
For those diagnosed with dementia age 64 and younger, plus care partners
Hosted by Duke Dementia Family Support Program
Meets monthly on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7 PM
Upcoming Meeting: Dec. 9 (no meeting Dec. 23)
View flyer for registration details.
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.
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.
Walk to End Alzheimer's®
With 9 locations across SC, it's easy to be a part of the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research.