Alzheimer’s support programs continue online
Based on the guidance from local public health agencies, free education programs offered by the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter will remain online through the summer months. Programs are delivered through an easy-to-use online meeting system available to users on desktop or portable computers, and mobile devices.
“The health and safety of our constituents, volunteers and staff remain our driver as we address the COVID-19 outbreak and as we continue to pursue our mission, today and in the longer term,” said Catherine James, Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter chief executive officer. “Alzheimer’s Association operations will continue, and we will re-evaluate these measures on an ongoing basis and resume in person engagements as soon as we are able, based on public health guidelines.”
The chapter presents more than 500 education programs annually throughout the region. These programs, offered free of charge, information on topics including the signs of Alzheimer’s disease, diagnosis, communication, living with Alzheimer’s and caregiving techniques.
To register for a program and receive instructions for how to join the session, call 315-472-4201 and dial extension 228 at the prompt.
Upcoming programs in July and August include:
July 6, 2-3:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
July 7, 5-6 p.m.: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
July 8, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
July 9, 2-3 p.m.: Effective Communication Strategies (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
July 13 5-6:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
July 14, 2-3:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
July 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Legal & Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
July 16, 1-2 p.m.: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
July 16, 1-2:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
July 20, 4-5 p.m.: Effective Communication Strategies (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
July 20, 2-3:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
July 21, 6-7 p.m.: Dementia Conversations (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
July 22, 5-6 p.m.: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
July 27, 4-5:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
July 28, Noon-1:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
Aug. 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Effective Communication Strategies (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
Aug. 4, 5-6:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
Aug. 4, 5-6 p.m.: Effective Communication Strategies (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
Aug. 5, 10-11 a.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
Aug. 5, 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia (intended for the general public)
Aug. 6, 2-3 p.m.: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia (intended for the general public)
Aug. 11, 3-4 p.m.: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia (intended for the general public)
Aug. 11, 6-7 p.m.: Effective Communication Strategies (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
Aug. 17, 1-2 p.m.: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia (intended for the general public)
Aug. 18, 5-6 p.m.: Effective Communication Strategies (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
Aug. 20, 1-2 p.m.: Effective Communication Strategies (intended for caregivers and people living with dementia)
Aug. 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia (intended for the general public)
Aug. 24, 6-7 p.m.: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia (intended for the general public)
