Dementia - Related Educational Topics

The Henry Ford Health C.A.R.E. Program, iCare4U Employee Resource Group, and content experts from the Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan are offering virtual education topics designed to provide caregivers, families, health professionals and the general community with valuable information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

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The topics below DO NOT provide any professional continuing educational credits/units.

Everyone is welcome to attend, but pre-registration is required when you click onto the Zoom link for all sessions (requires name, email address, and zip code)

All classes are held: 12pm-1:30pm EST

4/8/2024 Living with Alzheimer's: For Caregivers (Late Stage) Part 1 of 2

In the late stage of Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving typically involves new ways of connecting and interacting with the person with the disease. Join us for this 2-part series and hear from caregivers and professionals about resources, monitoring care and providing meaningful connection for the person with late-stage Alzheimer’s and their families.

5/13/2024 Living with Alzheimer's: For Caregivers (Late Stage) Part 2 of 2

6/10/2024 Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

Learn the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s stages and risk factors, current research and available treatments and ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help.

9/9/24 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with
daily life. Join us to learn 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others.

10/14/24 Effective Communication Strategies

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.

11/11/24 Enjoying Family Celebrations: Tips for Caregivers

The holidays are often filled with opportunities for togetherness, sharing, laughter and memories. But they can also bring stress, disappointment, and sadness. This program shares many tips for caregivers to help navigate the holidays.

12/9/24 Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

Learn about common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia, how to assess a person’s needs, and how to intervene effectively.

1/13/25 Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Learn what research has shown about lifestyle choices that may help keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Hear practical ways you can incorporate changes into a plan for healthy aging.

2/10/25 Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide

If you or someone you know is facing dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place. Join this evidence-based program to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning.

3/10/25 Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning

Learn to have honest and caring conversations about common concerns when someone begins to show signs of dementia.

4/14/25 Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers (Middle-Stage) series (PART 1 of 3)

Join us for this 3-part series and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective, and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s.

5/12/25 Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers (Middle-Stage) series (PART 2 of 3)

6/9/25 Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers (Middle-Stage) series (PART 3 of 3)