Alzheimer's Association services, upcoming webinars and programs

Alzheimer's Association Central and North Florida

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: 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 support group to fit your needs here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gyv-zC-3L3uIi6p0YBQBKxE2MMYvJH4W/view.

Upcoming Webinars

ONLINE
Tuesday, February 13, 12:00 noon p.m. ET
Managing Money
       If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place. Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtdeqgqDIjHtEwZ0gMDLTvpmn2vjYhLrny#/registration.

ONLINE
Thursday, February 15, 1 p.m. ET/noon CT
Health and the Brain: What does sleep have to do with it?
       Join us to explore brain health and sleep. Learn how sleep impacts caregiving and dementia. Come with your questions. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. (This program was originally scheduled in January. This is the new date!) REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7uB-hQAVTcmu7lCvaKiB3w#/registration.

ONLINE
Monday, February 19, 10:00 a.m. ET
Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behavior
       Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common triggers, and learn strategies to help manage some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkduGppjMpH9XEX0HtYcq1o21ZcjPI1HQf#/registration.

ONLINE
Monday, February 26, 10:00 a.m. ET
Effective Communication Strategies
       Join us to explore how communication changes when someone is living with Alzheimer’s, learn how to interpret the verbal and behavioral communication, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpf-CvrzwuH9G0YC3fHVUCsMkLeuKyRzxD#/registration.

ONLINE or IN-PERSON (Boca Raton, Florida)
Friday, March 22, 12:00 p.m. noon ET
Discover ALZ: The State of Alzheimer’s Science
       Discover how science is driving us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s disease from Baptist Health and the Alzheimer’s Association. Join us and our panel of experts who will share their insights and answer your questions. If you attend in-person, lunch will be provided, and the seminar will be held at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus, located at 5000 T Rex Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33431. To attend in person or online, REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UiHd2LH3RhKBWZjtrcm9lA#/registration.

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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 alz.org/flgulfcoast, phone (727) 578-2558.

Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, website alz.org, phone (800) 272-3900.