Alzheimer's Association upcoming programs and on-demand videos, July 2022
Support for Caregivers, People with Dementia and the Community
Program Schedule
Find programs in your area, including in-person Alzheimer’s education workshops like Caregiver College, Brain Bus Stops and more here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xkOBz_nnP1NcyGv6tm_CXbfgBbx8AmDc_0sAm1yuwtY/edit#gid=0.
Other Upcoming Programs
Thursday, July 7, 10:00 a.m. ET
Virtual Education: Advancing the Science
Topic: Advancing the Science: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research
Description: Alzheimer’s is a global health problem with more than 6 million people living with the disease in the US alone. Tremendous gains have been made in the understanding of the science and basic biology underlying Alzheimer’s and other dementias. These advances are leading to great strides in strategies for prevention, detection, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions. The Alzheimer’s Association is a global leader in research, mobilizing the field to advance the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Join us to learn about the landscape of Alzheimer's and dementia science, highlights in early detection and diagnosis, the latest advances in clinical trials, treatments and lifestyle interventions and how you can get involved.
REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpf-ytpjgpGNJ3gy3-ZrBkwXDQCuaSDIul .
Wednesday, July 13, 4:30 p.m. ET
Virtual Education: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Topic: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Description: Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, the stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available for some symptoms, and Alzheimer's Association resources.
REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkduyrqDMpGNKsF-pbBOvNpQrxWecfWVCl.
Videos on AlzProgramsAnytime.org
The Language of Planning and Care is a two part series available on-demand at AlzProgramsAnytime.org. Part One explores communication changes while Part Two focuses on behavior as a powerful form of communication. Register for each to learn the top tips that caregivers should consider and explore how to plan for and pivot with communication changes.
Part One: Communication
REGISTER HERE: https://alzprogramsanytime.org/register/the-language-of-planning-and-care.
Part Two: Behavior
REGISTER HERE: https://alzprogramsanytime.org/register/the-language-of-planning-and-care-part-ii:-focus-on-behaviors.
Support Groups Directory
Find in-person, virtual and telephonic support groups including groups for caregivers and people with early stage dementia. Call (800) 272-3900 or click here for a Support Groups directory: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gyv-zC-3L3uIi6p0YBQBKxE2MMYvJH4W/view.
Community Resources Finder
Use Community Resource Finder to search for additional resources within your area here: https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/.
Become an ALZ STAR
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Alzheimer's Association Florida chapters have developed the ALZ STARS program, a joint initiative to bring increased awareness of dementia and the resources available to Floridians. Learn the signs, know the resources and make a difference. Watch a short video and answer a few questions to earn your ALZ STARS certificate! To become an ALZ STAR, click here on this link, https://alzprogramsanytime.org/alz-stars/, and then click on the star closest to where you live in Florida.
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research, with the mission of leading 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. Their vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
Brain Bus is funded in partnership with the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. Caregiver College is sponsored in part by Senior Connection Center, Inc. and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs and Sarasota County Government.
Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, 14010 Roosevelt Blvd, Ste. 709, Clearwater, FL 33762, website alz.org/flgulfcoast, phone (727) 578-2558.
Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, website https://www.alz.org/, phone (800) 272-3900.