Alzheimer's education, support groups and more in your area, July 2023
Workshops, Social Events and More
Find local programs, including in-person Alzheimer’s education workshops, like Caregiver College, Brain Bus stops and more.View the program schedule here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xkOBz_nnP1NcyGv6tm_CXbfgBbx8AmDc_0sAm1yuwtY/edit?pli=1#gid=0
Upcoming Program
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 12:00 pm ET
Advancing the Science (Tampa General Hospital Series)
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. 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/tJctcOCrrzMjG9D2LUPT5sWnbPN29DFr2gQC#/registration
Anytime Webinar
DiscoverALZ 2023
You choose a convenient time, on-demand on AlzProgramsAnytime.org.
DESCRIPTION: Expand your knowledge about the the latest advancements in Alzheimer's treatment and research from leading scientists in the field. This dementia research event features leading dementia scientists from the Alzheimer's Association and Broward Health.
LINK TO WEBINAR: https://alzprogramsanytime.org/register/discoveralz-2023
Attend a Support Group
We offer peer or professionally-led groups for caregivers, individuals living with Alzheimer's, and others dealing with the disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Support groups are held virtually or in person.
Find support groups here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gyv-zC-3L3uIi6p0YBQBKxE2MMYvJH4W/view?pli=1
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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.