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CalendarWe offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s, as well as community members.
Family Caregiver Training
Are you caring for someone at home who has Alzheimer's disease or another related dementia? The Alzheimer's Association is now offering FREE family caregiver training. This workshop for family caregivers is presented in two parts and participants are encouraged to attend both sessions.
February Trainings:
Date: Wednesday, February 17th (part 1) from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday, February 24th (part 2) from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Veteran's Memorial Hall, 220 E. 1st Street in Monticello
A nominal fee of $30 will be charged for any health professional who would like to attend and learn these valuable techniques. Certificate of attendance is available upon completion.
Registration is required. To register, please call 800.272.3900 by Monday, February 15th. Click here to see workshop flyer.
Contact Tracey Robertson at 800.272.3900 or by email at tracey.robertson@alz.org for more information.
March Trainings:
Date: Wednesday, March 24th (part 1) from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday, March 31st (part 2) from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Washington Public Library, 2nd level in the Nicola/Stoufer Room
115 W. Washington Street in Washington, IA
Respite is available through Lending Hands, Inc. Space is limited, first come first serve. To make a respite reservation, call 319.653.2661.
A nominal fee of $30 will be charged for any health professional who would like to attend and learn these valuable techniques. Certificate of attendance is available upon completion.
Registration is required. To register, please call 800.272.3900 by Monday, March 22nd. Click here to see workshop flyer.
Contact Tracey Robertson at 800.272.3900 or by email at tracey.robertson@alz.org for more information.
Know the 10 Warning Signs, Early Detection Matters workshop
It may be difficult to know the difference between age-related changes and the first signs of Alzheimer’s. As part of its public education effort, the Alzheimer's Association has worked with a wide range group of experts to update its 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's to make them more current and user-friendly. The comprehensive review process included feedback from health professionals, clinicians, scientists and people with dementia.
The revised warning signs are the cornerstone of Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters, the Alzheimer’s Association’s national early detection campaign. Early detection, diagnosis and intervention are vital because they provide the best opportunities for treatment, support and planning for the future. Attend this interactive workshop to learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's disease. We'll separate myth from reality and address commonly-held fears about Alzheimer's in America. Hear from people who have the disease and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others.
The Alzheimer's Association is now presenting public education workshops offered FREE to those interested in learning more about the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease. To schedule a FREE 1-hour or 2-hour workshop for your place of business, church, school, or community, please contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800-272-3900.
For more information about the updated 10 warning signs and early detection and diagnosis, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 877.IS.IT.ALZ (877.474.8259) or visit www.alz.org/10signs.
Heart and Brain Health for African-Americans
The Alzheimer's Association and the American Heart Association, along with its American Stroke Association division, have partnered on a new public awareness program to help African-Americans manage their heart and brain health. The program - What's good for your heart is good for your brain - launched in Feburary to mark Black History Month and American Heart Month.
Learn more
Maintain Your Brain®: how to live a brain healthy lifestyle community workshop
Ten million baby boomers will soon reach the age of greatest risk for Alzheimer's disease. What can you do to reduce your risk? Keep your brain healthy. Alzheimer's Association staff offer this one-hour interactive workshop throughout the community. Contact the chapter office at 800.272.3900 or 319.294.9699 to find out how to schedule a presentation.
Partnering With Your Doctor
This workshop presents strategies and tools that help develop a more active partnership between persons with memory problems, their carepartner and their doctor.
Contact the chapter office at 800.272.3900 or 319.294.9699 for more information.
Telephone Talk
Get your questions about Alzheimer's answered over your lunch hour. Every 4th Wednesday of the month from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Call 1.800.272.2300 for more information.
Telephone Talk
