Family Education

Greater Indiana Chapter

Family Education Programs

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Introduction
The Alzheimer’s Association—Greater Indiana Chapter provides education programs for families who have a member with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. These programs are offered free to family caregivers, but registration is requested to ensure adequate space. A basic education program, “Alzheimer’s Disease—Beginning to Cope,” is offered on a regular basis. The Association also offers specialized education programs on topics related to care giving.

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If you would like to register for any of the programs listed below, just click on that particular program. You will receive an e-mail confirming your registration.

First Friday: Pre-needs Counseling
See Web site for details
Date: Friday, May 01, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Kennedy Library, 1700 W McGalliard Rd, Muncie
Fee: None

How to for Caregivers
How To for Caregivers is for people who are caring for a loved one with memory loss. This program expands information on Alzheimer’s disease and caring strategies. This program will help participants learn about their loved one’s strengths and supporting needs while maintaining as much independence as possible. Topics include personal care, communicating, and coping with challenging behaviors.
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Hendricks County Senior Center, 1201 Sycamore Ln.
Fee: None

Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for Caregiving is the premiere program for people who are caring for someone with memory loss. This workshop explores coping strategies for the caregiver, grief, stress management, family dynamics, and using resources to help manage the journey.
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Community Hospital South, 1402 E County Line Rd.
Fee: None

Making Life Decisions
This session will provide infomation on the financial and legal issues that can arise with a diagnosis of Alzheimer'disease.
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: LaGrange County Library, 203 W Spring St.
Fee: None

Community Conversations #1: Alzheimer's Disease: What You Need to Know
Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need To Know is an introductory program for anyone who suspects memory loss and/or is interested in learning about it. The basics about memory loss, getting a diagnosis, and how to assist someone with memory loss will be covered.
Date: Thursday, June 04, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: West Lafayette Public Library, 208 W Columbia St., West Lafayette
Fee: None

Memory University
See Web site for details
Date: Thursday, June 04, 2009
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Riley Hospital Auditorium, 601 West Dr, Indianapolis
Fee: None

First Friday: Alternative Therapy
See Web site for details
Date: Friday, June 05, 2009
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Kennedy Library, 1700 W McGalliard Rd, Muncie
Fee: None

First Friday: Building an Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias Statewide Plan
See Web site for details
Date: Friday, June 05, 2009
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Madison GeroPsych Institute, 420 N. Niles Avenue, South Bend
Fee: None

First Friday: An Overview and Update on Alzheimer's Disease
See Web site for details
Date: Friday, June 05, 2009
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Madison GeroPsych Institute, 420 N. Niles Avenue, South Bend
Fee: None

Driving and Dementia
Call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for details on this program.
Date: Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, 2700 E Rogers Rd., Bloomington
Fee: None

Community Conversations #3: Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for Caregiving is the premiere program for people who are caring for someone with memory loss. This workshop explores coping strategies for the caregiver, grief, stress management, family dynamics, and using resources to help manage the journey.
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Valparaiso Public Library, 103 Jefferson St.
Fee: None

Community Conversations #1: Alzheimer's Disease: What You Need to Know
Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need To Know is an introductory program for anyone who suspects memory loss and/or is interested in learning about it. The basics about memory loss, getting a diagnosis, and how to assist someone with memory loss will be covered.
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Owen County Public Library
Fee: None

Memory University
See Web site for details
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2009
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Riley Hospital Auditorium, 601 West Dr, Indianapolis
Fee: None

Memory University
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Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Riley Hospital Auditorium, 601 West Dr, Indianapolis
Fee: None

Community Conversations #3: Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for Caregiving is the premiere program for people who are caring for someone with memory loss. This workshop explores coping strategies for the caregiver, grief, stress management, family dynamics, and using resources to help manage the journey.
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: West Lafayette Public Library, 208 W Columbia St., West Lafayette
Fee: None

Community Conversations #2: Making Life Decisions
This session will provide infomation on the financial and legal issues that can arise with a diagnosis of Alzheimer'disease.
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Owen County Public Library, 10 S Montgomery St., Spencer
Fee: None

Memory University
See Web site for details
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Riley Hospital Auditorium, 601 West Dr, Indianapolis
Fee: None

Community Conversations #3: Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for Caregiving is the premiere program for people who are caring for someone with memory loss. This workshop explores coping strategies for the caregiver, grief, stress management, family dynamics, and using resources to help manage the journey.
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Owen County Public Library, 10 S Montgomery St., Spencer
Fee: None

Community Conversations #4: Maintain Your Brain
Maintain Your Brain is about living a brain healthy lifestyle. Mounting evidence suggests that we can manage certain risk factors and maintain optimal brain functions. Just as we can take steps to maintain a healthy heart, we can manage certain risk factors to maintain a healthy brain. This workshop will cover specific things you can do to maintain your brain.
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: West Lafayette Public Library, 208 W Columbia St., West Lafayette
Fee: None

Alzheimer's disease: What You Need to Know
Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know is an introductory program for anyone who suspects memory loss and /or is interested in learning about it. The basics about memory loss, getting a diagnosis, using the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease this program compares the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease to normal aging.
Date: Monday, June 29, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Jancock Regional Hospital, 801 N State St.
Fee: None

Community Conversations #4: Maintain Your Brain
Maintain Your Brain is about living a brain healthy lifestyle. Mounting evidence suggests that we can manage certain risk factors and maintain optimal brain functions. Just as we can take steps to maintain a healthy heart, we can manage certain risk factors to maintain a healthy brain. This workshop will cover specific things you can do to maintain your brain.
Date: Thursday, July 02, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Owen County Public Library, 10 S Montgomery St., Spencer
Fee: None

Community Conversations #4: Maintain Your Brain
Maintain Your Brain is about living a brain healthy lifestyle. Mounting evidence suggests that we can manage certain risk factors and maintain optimal brain functions. Just as we can take steps to maintain a healthy heart, we can manage certain risk factors to maintain a healthy brain. This workshop will cover specific things you can do to maintain your brain.
Date: Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Valparaiso Public Library, 103 Jefferson St.
Fee: None

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