Alzheimer's Association services and upcoming programs
UPCOMING FREE ONLINE PROGRAMS
Tuesday, August 22, 2023: 12:00 p.m. noon ET
Healthy Living for the Brain and Body - Tampa General Hospital Series
We know that what's good for the heart is good for the brain. Learn about science-based recommendations for taking care of our brains and bodies, and tips on how to make small changes to build healthier habits. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctcOCrrzMjG9D2LUPT5sWnbPN29DFr2gQC#/registration.
Thursday, September 7, 2023, 2:00 p.m. ET
Advances in Research: A New Era in Treatment
Join Alzheimer's Association Chief Science Officer, Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D., who will present cutting-edge science from this year's Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) and share insights on the most pressing healthcare issue of our time. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TiZiUUtDRCmbtwfS3OMu1Q#/registration.
Florida's Training and Certification Program for Alzheimer's disease:
essentiALZ Plus
If you work at a home health, hospice, adult day, nursing home or assisted living community in Florida, the Alzheimer's Association wants to thank you and offers you their person-centered dementia care training at no charge through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs' Alzheimer's Association's essentiALZ Training and Certification Program. This self-paced, online course meets the state mandated training requirement for assisted living level 1, home health, hospice, and nursing homes.
Learn how to apply current evidence-based, person-centered care practices when interacting with individuals who have dementia. The training features videos and interactive activities and includes access to the Alzheimer's Association's essentiALZ certification exam. Individuals who pass the exam are certified in the Alzheimer's Association's essentiALZ, valid for two years.
Professionals who complete the training can claim three continuing nursing education credits or three continuing education credits for social work, physical therapy, psychology, occupational therapy and nutrition/dietitian. Nursing Home Administrators can claim 3.5 hours of continuing education.
If you know a Florida healthcare worker, please pass this opportunity along to them. Learn more and ENROLL in the FREE training here: https://www.alz.org/cnfl/helping_you/education_programs/essentialz-training-certification-and-exchange
ENROLL for the essentiALZ Training and Certification Program HERE: https://training.alz.org/Florida?_gl=1*3hlx8f*_ga*NzgwNzM3NzkxLjE2OTA3MzkyMTE.*_ga_9JTEWVX24V*MTY5MTk0ODQwMS4yLjAuMTY5MTk0ODQwMS42MC4wLjA.&_ga=2.179464420.1529590679.1691948402-780737791.1690739211.
ALZHEIMER'S PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Find programs in your area including in-person Alzheimer’s education workshops for caregivers and others, awareness programs like Brain Bus stops and more here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xkOBz_nnP1NcyGv6tm_CXbfgBbx8AmDc_0sAm1yuwtY/edit#gid=0.
FIND A SUPPORT GROUP
Support groups create a safe, confidential environment and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also inform participants about dementia and help them develop skills to solve problems. Find a group here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gyv-zC-3L3uIi6p0YBQBKxE2MMYvJH4W/view?pli=1.
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 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.