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Available online and in person, our free education programs feature the latest information on dementia-related topics, including living with Alzheimer’s disease, caregiver training and more.
In-person and virtual education in Arkansas
TWO NEW UPCOMING PROGRAMS
- Breakthroughs in Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Presented with Conway Regional Neuroscience Center
- Featuring presentations from Dr. Courtney Ghormley, Board Certified Geropsychologist and Dr. Keith Schluterman, Neurologist
- Tuesday, February 25 from 6-7:30pm
- Conway Regional Medical Center Auditorium | 2302 College Ave., Conway AR 72034
- Questions: Call 501-239-8220 or email Jill at jithompson@alz.org
- Understanding Dementia in the African American Community
- Presented with 2nd Baptist Church
- Featuring a presentation from Dr. Fayron Epps, Founder of Alter Dementia
- Saturday, March 15 from 9am-12pm
- 2nd Baptist Church, Chapel Wing | 1709 John Barrow Rd., Little Rock AR 72204
- Questions: Call 501-239-8220 or email Jill at jithompson@alz.org
- Click here to register
The Alzheimer’s Association offers a range of caregiver skill-building courses. Each course includes questions to check existing knowledge and exercises to apply new learnings to personal caregiving situations. The courses aim to help caregivers feel more prepared to handle the challenges that come with caring for someone living with dementia.
The Empowered Caregiver
This NEW education series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Caregivers can register for individual courses to meet their needs or complete the entire series.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR OUR ONGOING EMPOWERED CAREGIVER SERIES
- Monday, March 3, 2025: Communicating Effectively
- Monday, April 7, 2025: Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
- Monday, May 5, 2025: Exploring Care and Support Services
These first ever topics include:
Building Foundations of Caregiving explores the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team and managing caregiver stress.
Supporting Independence focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.
Communicating Effectively teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals.
Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors details common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors and recognizing when additional help is needed.
Exploring Care and Support Services examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of life care.
Other courses available include:
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's:
Learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone with memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis; positive tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer's Association resources.
- Maumelle Center on the Lake
- 2 Jackie Johnson Cove | Maumelle, AR 72113
- March 4, 2025 from 9:45-10:45
- Walk-ins welcome. Questions: Call 501-239-8220 or email Jill at jithompson@alz.org
Dementia Conversations:
This program provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss: going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans for future care.
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Effective Communications
Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
- Laman Library
- 2801 Orange St. | North Little Rock, AR 72114
- Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10-11am
- Walk-ins welcome. Questions: Call 501-239-8220 or email Jill at jithompson@alz.org
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body
Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Check back for more classes soon.Finding Joy in the Season
For families with with Alzheimer's and other dementias, the holidays can be bittersweet and challenging. Festivities can agitate, confuse, and overstimulate persons with the disease. Care partners can be overwhelmed. Join us to learn that with some planning, celebrations can still be happy, memorable occasions.
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Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
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If you are interested in learning more about our education programs, give us a call at 800.272.3900.
Online education
The Alzheimer’s Association offers education programs on demand so you can watch at a time that works for you. Learn more about the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, diagnosis, communication, living with dementia, caregiving techniques throughout all stages of Alzheimer’s, planning for future care costs and more.For more information, call the free Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
ALZ Talks
Join us for free ALZ Talks webinars, where you'll get education, information and other resources covering essential topics on dementia and caregiving. Register for a live webinar or watch videos on demand.ALZNavigator™
ALZNavigator, our interactive online tool, will guide you to the education and resources you need throughout each step of the disease — whether you’re living with memory loss or care for someone who is.24/7 Helpline
Talk to a dementia expert with our free 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900. Help is available any time, day or night. Get confidential emotional support, crisis assistance, local resources and information in over 200 languages.Local education volunteer opportunities
If you're looking for a volunteer opportunity that helps educate local communities, providing education through public speaking might be a good fit for you.Become a program volunteer and help change lives close to home. We need passionate people to serve their communities as educators, representatives and support group facilitators. To learn more, fill out our volunteer interest form and we'll find the right fit for you!
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