Free upcoming webinars presented by Alzheimer's Association
VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS
View all virtual and telephonic support groups including groups for caregivers and people with early stage dementia. Click on the button below or call 800.272.3900 to learn more. To view the online Support Group Directory, please click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rdSi0B5_EZ5U8fmhCcqj_6I7h_143YVU/view.
FEATURED EVENT
Friday, April 2, 2:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT
*Offered in Spanish on April 23 (see * below)
Seeing the Brain Through the Eye
With Dr. Delia Cabrera DeBuc and Aja M. Scott.
Learn more and register here:
https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FXU8BhAISs6lD5M9eGmB8Q.
*This program is also being offered in Spanish on April 23. To learn more call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900, or learn more and register here:
https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jbPnbMjHQfy1J5lvpVPREw.
Upcoming programs and events including Caregiver College, Virtual Brain Bus, and more.
All programs are offered by phone or online, unless noted. To view the full listing of events, please click here: https://alzprogramsanytime.org/category/41 and click on the provided links to register. To register and attend by phone please call 800.272.3900.
SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, April 6, 2:00-4:15 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT
Managing Behaviors in Lewy Body Dementia
Ask the Expert brings in top medical professionals from around Florida to discuss Lewy Body dementia. Join our special guests to explore how to better discern and manage LBD behaviors.
Agenda:
Fluctuations and psychiatric features of Lewy body dementia (LBD): non-pharmacologic approaches to coping, Dr. Tanis J. Ferman, Mayo Clinic
Understanding the triggers and management strategies of challenging behaviors, Carol White, Alzheimer’s Association
Caregiver health and caregiver burden in LBD, Dr. James Galvin, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Pharmacologic approaches and current research in LBD, Dr. Melissa J. Armstrong, University of Florida
Question and answer session with panel
This Webinar is part of the Virtual Brain Bus program funded in part State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs, Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc.
Learn more and register here: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pKrsVo8YSKqFu3clupGhVg.
ALZ PROGRAMS NEW ANYTIME RECORDING
Join "Entangled: Tau, Alzheimer's and Brain Health"
This is a special presentation with Dr. Rodney Guttman, Professor, University of West Florida. Join us to discuss the importance of TAU biomarker research in Alzheimer's disease and how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Program includes Healthy Living for the Brain and Body presented by Andre Hall, Alzheimer's Community Educator.
Please click here to register to watch on demand:
https://alzprogramsanytime.org/register/entangled:-tau,-alzheimers-and-brain-health.
ABOUT US
Brain Bus is funded in partnership with the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinelass, Inc.
Caregiver College is sponsored in part by Senior Connection Center, Inc. and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs, Sarasota County Government and Pinellas County Human Services.
Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
14010 Roosevelt Blvd, Ste. 709
Clearwater, FL 33762
Website: alz.org/flgulfcoast
Phone: 727.578.2558
The Alzheimer's Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.