Alzheimer's Association online webinars, March 18 - 27, support groups, local programs and more

Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast

Upcoming Seminars

ONLINE
Monday, March 18, 2024, 10:00 a.m. EDT
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
   Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways people living with dementia communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. 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: alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkduGppjMpH9XEX0HtYcq1o21ZcjPI1HQf#/registration.

ONLINE
Thursday, March 21, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Managing Transitions: Top 5 Tips to Managing Transtions
   Tips from the experts on managing transitions. REGISTER HERE: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7uB-hQAVTcmu7lCvaKiB3w#/registration.

ONLINE or IN-PERSON (Boca Raton, Florida)
Friday, March 22, 2024, 12:00 p.m. noon EDT
DiscoverALZ: The State of Alzheimer's Science
   Join Alzheimer's Association Senior Director of Scientific Engagement, Rebecca M. Edelmayer, Ph.D., who will share the current state of Alzheimer’s disease. Discover the latest research and how science is driving us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s. Also hear from experts in the field, from Baptist Health: Michael McDermott, M.D., neurosurgeon, the Irma & Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Clinical Neuroscience and the chief medical executive of Miami Neuroscience Institute; G. Peter Gliebus, M.D., medical director of the Cognitive and Behavioral program at the Marcus Neurosciences Institute; Raphi J. Wald, Psy.D., ABN, CMPC, neuropsychologist/psychologist, the Marcus Neurosciences Institute and from Florida Atlantic University; and Lisa Wiese, PhD, MSN, RN, GERO-BC, PHNA-BC, CNE, associate professor, C.E. Lynn College of Nursing. The program will be followed by a question and answer session.
   If you attend in-person. lunch will be provided, and the seminar will be held at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus, 5000 T Rex Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33431. To attend, online or in-person, REGISTER HERE: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UiHd2LH3RhKBWZjtrcm9lA#/registration.

ONLINE
Monday, March 25, 2024, 10:00 a.m. EDT
Effective Communication Strategies
   Communication is more than just talking and listening — it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, and body language. As the disease progresses, individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias lose the ability to use words, but families can find new ways to connect. 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: alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpf-CvrzwuH9G0YC3fHVUCsMkLeuKyRzxD#/registration.

ONLINE
Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 2:00 p.m. EDT
Dining and Dementia
   Join us as we explore the dining experience with special guest speakers Nancy Rhoades, M.S., R.D., L.D. and Chef Adam Walkover from Gordon Food Service. Learn how to overcome challenges and enjoy meal times. Topics will include: Nutrition tips, Making mealtimes calm and comfortable, Encouraging independence, Flexible meals, Hydration, and Minimizing eating and nutrition problems. A question and answer session will follow. REGISTER HERE: alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p0xasylGRxOil7Fv85T2Dw#/registration.

Local Programs 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: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r0lPgYVT7mVjxZw10GpdmhnkVuOGO-v4Q8zTUZrp1ts/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 here: drive.google.com/file/d/1Gyv-zC-3L3uIi6p0YBQBKxE2MMYvJH4W/view.

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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.