Women and Alzheimer's disease, plus upcoming events for March 2023 and beyond
Women and Alzheimer's
Did you know women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s? Nearly two-thirds of the more than 6.5 million Americans living with the disease are women. Learn more about women and Alzheimer's disease here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw6pv8nNms4.
Upcoming virtual programs
Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 10:00 a.m. EDT - "Effective Communication Strategies"
Explore how communication changes when someone is living with Alzheimer’s, learn how to interpret verbal and behavioral communication, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
REGISTER HERE:
alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvd-2sqT4tH9M8BedbMHEDeb24u6yY67aV
March 16, 2023, 1:00 p.m. EDT - "Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers, MIDDLE STAGE Part 2"
In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Join us for this 3-part series and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s.
REGISTER HERE:
https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsdO6orz8qHdyGEvd2DAXN6vzcJZ-n4StM
May 18, 2023, 1:00 p.m. EDT - "Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers, LATE Stage Part 1"
In the late stage of Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving typically involves new ways of connecting and interacting with the person with the disease. In this 2-part series, you’ll hear from caregivers and professionals about resources, monitoring care and providing meaningful connection for the person with late-stage Alzheimer’s and their families.
REGISTER HERE:
https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsdO6orz8qHdyGEvd2DAXN6vzcJZ-n4StM
July 20, 2023, 1:00 p.m. EDT - "Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers, LATE Stage Part 2"
In the late stage of Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving typically involves new ways of connecting and interacting with the person with the disease. In this 2-part series, you’ll hear from caregivers and professionals about resources, monitoring care and providing meaningful connection for the person with late-stage Alzheimer’s and their families.
REGISTER HERE:
https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsdO6orz8qHdyGEvd2DAXN6vzcJZ-n4StM
ON DEMAND - YOU CHOOSE THE TIME - "Yoga Nidra Bliss for the Brain"
Join us to learn about how Yoga Nidra can be a powerful tool to combat stress and gain insight on lifestyle factors that can help you maintain physical and cognitive health. Join us to learn about how Yoga Nidra can be a powerful tool to combat stress, with guest speaker, Tonya Lee Blewett, Advanced Yoga Nidra Meditation Facilitator from EliteHealth. We’ll also hear from Certified Health Educator, Quincey Thoeni, to gain insight on the latest evidence-based lifestyle factors that can help you maintain physical and cognitive health.
REGISTER HERE:
https://alzprogramsanytime.org/register/yoga-nidra-bliss-for-the-brain
Program Schedule
Find workshops, social events and more in your area.
Find local programs including in-person Alzheimer’s education workshops like Caregiver College, Brain Bus stops and more here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r0lPgYVT7mVjxZw10GpdmhnkVuOGO-v4Q8zTUZrp1ts/edit#gid=0
Support Groups
Attend a support group to share ideas and learn from others like yourself. We offer support groups for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's or other dementia. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Both in-person, telephonic and virtual support groups are offered. Call (800) 272-3900 or learn more here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gyv-zC-3L3uIi6p0YBQBKxE2MMYvJH4W/view
Are you an ALZ STAR?
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. Become an AlzStar here: https://alzprogramsanytime.org/alz-stars/.
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ABOUT THE 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 www.alz.org/flgulfcoast, phone (727) 578-2558.
Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, website www.alz.org, phone (800) 272-3900.