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CalendarWe offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s, as well as community members. The programs DIALZ and First Step, described below, are free of charge.
DIALZ
DIALZ is a unique educational opportunity for you and your family offered over the telephone once a month for one hour. DIALZ programs are offered in sequence every 2nd Tuesday of each month. Experts from a variety of disciplines present a series of 4 programs repeated 3 times per year, which are designed to help you live with an Alzheimer's diagnosis. During each program you will have the opportunity to listen, learn and ask questions.
How to Register for DIALZ:
Step 1: You must register for each DIALZ program. Call the Alzheimer's Association at 319.294.9699 or call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900. You may register for the entire program series all at the same time, or month by month.
Step 2: Once registered, you will receive a confirmation letter that includes a toll-free program call-in number along with other instructions.
Step 3: On the evening of the call, just before 7:00 p.m., dial the toll-free number provided and an operator will put you through to the presentation.
2008 Program Overview
Tuesday, January 8
Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease
This program will help you understand the warning signs, how Alzheimer’s is diagnosed, the progression of the disease, and current drug treatments available.
Tuesday February 12
Legal and Financial Planning
While it’s important for everyone to plan for the future, putting legal and financial plans in place is especially vital for the person with dementia. This program will help you understand how to make plans for finances and property, how to make plans for health care and long-term coverage, and naming another person to make decisions on behalf of the person with dementia.
Tuesday March 11
Dealing with Challenging
Behaviors & Communication Tips
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can cause a person to act in different and unpredictable ways. This program will help identify common behaviors and possible causes to help you to understand why the behaviors occur and how to respond appropriately, as well as providing tips on ways to improve communication with a person with dementia.
Tuesday April 8
Caregiver Stress & Nursing Home Placement Considerations
If you find yourself without the time to take care of your own needs, you may be putting yourself and your health at risk. This program will look at situations that place caregivers at risk for high stress and will offer suggestions on what they can do to manage it, including when to consider nursing home placement.
Tuesday May 13
Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease
This program will help you understand the warning signs, how Alzheimer’s is diagnosed, the progression of the disease, and current drug treatments available.
Tuesday June 10
Legal and Financial Planning
While it’s important for everyone to plan for the future, putting legal and financial plans in place is especially vital for the person with dementia. This program will help you understand how to make plans for finances and property, how to make plans for health care and long-term coverage, and naming another person to make decisions on behalf of the person with dementia.
Tuesday July 8
Dealing with Challenging
Behaviors & Communication Tips
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can cause a person to act in different and unpredictable ways. This program will help identify common behaviors and possible causes to help you to understand why the behaviors occur and how to respond appropriately, as well as providing tips on ways to improve communication with a person with dementia.
Tuesday August 12
Caregiver Stress & Nursing Home Placement Considerations
If you find yourself without the time to take care of your own needs, you may be putting yourself and your health at risk. This program will look at situations that place caregivers at risk for high stress and will offer suggestions on what they can do to manage it, including when to consider nursing home placement.
Tuesday September 9
Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease
This program will help you understand the warning signs, how Alzheimer’s is diagnosed, the progression of the disease, and current drug treatments available.
Tuesday October 14
Legal and Financial Planning
While it’s important for everyone to plan for the future, putting legal and financial plans in place is especially vital for the person with dementia. This program will help you understand how to make plans for finances and property, how to make plans for health care and long-term coverage, and naming another person to make decisions on behalf of the person with dementia.
Tuesday November 11
Dealing with Challenging
Behaviors & Communication Tips
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can cause a person to act in different and unpredictable ways. This program will help identify common behaviors and possible causes to help you to understand why the behaviors occur and how to respond appropriately, as well as providing tips on ways to improve communication with a person with dementia.
Tuesday December 9
Caregiver Stress & Nursing Home Placement Considerations
This program will look at situations that place caregivers at risk for high stress and will offer suggestions on what they can do to manage it, including when to consider nursing home placement.
First Step
FIRST STEP is a program designed for you to meet personally with a qualified Alzheimer’s Association staff member to learn the basics of Alzheimer’s disease and to ask questions about your specific situation and concerns. Information about programs and services available to you through the Alzheimer’s Association and other community resources will also be presented during the meeting. First Step is free of charge.
Who should schedule a FIRST STEP meeting?
- Individuals diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's disease or related dementias
- Caregivers who are new to the diagnosis
- Caregivers who may not be new to the diagnosis, but are encountering issues that they have questions about
- Caregivers who are new to the community
- Professionals and Para-Professionals who want to understand what resources are available to help with the caregiving responsibilities
- Interested individuals who want to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease
TAKE the FIRST STEP and schedule an appointment TODAY!
Appointments can be made by calling 1.800.272.3900 or by emailing kim.beals@alz.org or sarah.steinmeyer@alz.org.
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 Kim Beals at 319.294.9699 or at kim.beals@alz.org 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 Kim Beals at 319.294.9699 or kim.beals@alz.org 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 ore information.
Telephone Talk
Alzheimer's related education in Iowa
There are currently no educational events taking place. Please check back soon for more updates or read the above listing to get more information on scheduling your own Alzheimer's related educational event.
