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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? The Alzheimer's Association is now offering FREE family caregiver training.
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.
Elder Law Issues presents "Life Planning and Consumer Issues"
A FREE Elder Law Seminar for older Iowans and their caregivers will be presented on December 8, 2009 through the Iowa Communications Network at various sites throughout Iowa. The seminar will present important topics and issues for older Iowans including the following helpful information:
- Learn about Medicaid and other programs that will help pay nursing homes and other expenses
- Put your legal affairs in order in case you become incapacitated
- Avoid problems with creditors
The seminar is FREE, but registration is required for accommodation purposes. To learn more, please call 800.992.8161 or visit www.iowalegalaid.org
Click here for a registration form.
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
