Alzheimer’s Association continues online education programs

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 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 ext. 228 at the prompt.

Upcoming programs in July intended for caregivers and people living with dementia include:

July 9, 2-3 p.m.: Effective Communication Strategies.

July 13 5-6:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors.

July 14, 2-3:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors.

July 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Legal & Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease.

July 16, 1-2 p.m.: Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia.

July 16, 1-2:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors.

July 20, 4-5 p.m.: Effective Communication Strategies.

July 20, 2-3:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors.

July 21, 6-7 p.m.: Dementia Conversations.

July 22, 5-6 p.m.: Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia.

July 27, 4-5:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors.

July 28, Noon-1:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors.

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