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As the coronavirus changes what daily life looks like, we know your new normal may look a little different too. That's why we're proud to offer these NEW virtual offerings hosted live by our local staff and volunteers.
All of the following programs are free and available from the safety of your home.
To register, click on a date below or call 800.272.3900. Please check back for additional offerings and registration links.
Select a category to skip to that section:
Education Programs
Caregiver Support Groups
Early Stage Dementia Social Engagement
Advocacy Trainings
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS
View all educational offerings at alz.org/crf.
COVID-19 and Caregiving
June 3, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM
June 4, 2020 | 6:00-7:00 PM
June 9, 2020 | 6:00-7:00 PM
June 10, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM
June 18, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research
June 16, 2020 | 12:00-1:00 PM
June 23, 2020 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
June 5, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
June 2, 2020 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
June 11, 2020 | 6:00-7:00 PM
Effective Communication Strategies
June 18, 2020 | 4:00-5:15 PM
June 30, 2020 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease
June 12, 2020 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
June 1, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM
June 17, 2020 | NOON-1:00 PM
June 19, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM
June 23, 2020 | 11:00 AM-NOON
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SUPPORT GROUPS
View all support group offerings at alz.org/crf
or call 800.272.3900 to register.
Caregiver Support Group
(hosted in Myrtle Beach - open to all)
June 1, 2020 | 6:00-7:00 PM
The Long GoodBye: Grief Healing Group
(open to caregivers of individuals in end-stage to end of life)
June 3, 2020 | 10:00-11:00 AM
Families in Facilities Support Group
(open to caregivers of individiuals in residential care settings)
June 4, 2020 | 6:00-7:00 PM
Caregiver Support Group
(hosted in Columbia - open to all)
June 9, 2020 | 12:00-1:00 PM
Sandwich Generation Happy Hour:
Caregiver Support Group
(open to caregivers responsible for bringing up their own children and for the care of an individual living with dementia)
June 23, 2020 | 5:30-6:30 PM
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EARLY STAGE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS
We offer a variety of programs designed to connect individuals with early stage cognitive loss (Alzheimer's, dementia or mild cognitive impairment) to share experiences, promote social interaction and build companionship.
To request to join these activities, please call 800.272.3900 or email Jamie Guay at jguay@alz.org.
Cohesive Connections: Coffee Talk
(for persons with early stage dementia)
May 27, 2020 | 10:30-11:30 AM
Peer to Peer Lunch Bunch
(for persons with early stage dementia)
June 1, 2020 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Time to Talk
(for persons with early stage dementia)
June 9, 2020 | 4:00-5:00 PM
Remote Connections Group
(for persons with early stage dementia and care partners)
June 11, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Get Connected Activity
(for persons with early stage dementia and care partners)
June 16, 2020 | 3:00-4:00 PM
Cohesive Connections: Coffee Talk
(for persons with early stage dementia)
June 24, 2020 | 10:30-11:30 AM
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ADVOCACY TRAININGS
Advocacy @ Home - special edition!
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
June 2, 2020 | 11:00-11:30 AM
Learn more about Advocacy @ Home or catch up on recordings from past sessions!
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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.