Education Calendar

Central Arizona Region Education Programs are intended for family & professionals caregivers. They are offered free of charge, unless otherwise indicated. For questions or details on any of these programs, please contact Emmy Fishman.

If you would like to register for a program, click here for online registration, or click here for a printable registration form.

July 10th - Thursday
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Northside Center - 1555 N Bridalwreath - Tempe
Learn the differences between “normal” aging and dementia, including stages and medications used for Alzheimer’s disease. Tips on communication techniques will also be discussed.

July 14th - Monday
Alzheimer’s Disease 101
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Gilbert Community Center - 130 N Oak - Gilbert
Learn the basics of Alzheimer's disease, including stages and medications used for Alzheimer’s disease. Tips on communication techniques will also be discussed.

July 17th - Thursday
Legal & Financial Planning
10:00 am to 11:00 am
R&R Respite – 246 N Washington St - Wickenburg
Learn about the documents needed and financial considerations for future care planning.

July 23rd - Wednesday
Caring for the Caregiver
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sun Health Research Institute – 10515 W. Sante Fe Dr - Sun City
Learn effective ways of managing caregiving stress and skills necessary for caregiving.

July 29th - Tuesday
Maintain Your Brain
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Buckeye Community Center – 201 E Centre Ave - Buckeye
What you can do to keep your brain healthy and active.

August 1st - Friday
Fall Prevention
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
SW Valley Chamber of Commerce – 289 N Litchfield Rd - Goodyear
Learn how to safeguard your home to prevent falls and debilitating accidents.

August 6th - Wednesday
Caring for the Caregiver
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Northside Center - 1555 N Bridalwreath - Tempe
Learn effective ways of managing caregiving stress and skills necessary for caregiving.

August 15th - Friday
Legal and Financial Planning
12:45 pm to 1:45pm
Red Mountain Multi-Generational Center - 7550 E Adobe Road - Mesa
Learn about the documents needed and financial considerations for future care planning.

August 19th - Tuesday
Challenging Behaviors
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Gilbert Community Center - 130 N Oak - Gilbert
Learn about the challenging behaviors that occur with Alzheimer’s and what they mean.

August 27th - Wednesday
Activities for Individuals with Dementia
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Glendale Public Library - Small Meeting Room - 5959 W Brown - Glendale
Learn how to create meaningful, appropriate and failure free activities for your loved one.

August 29th - Friday
Caring for the Caregiver
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Peoria Public Library - 8463 W Monroe Street - Peoria
Learn effective ways of managing caregiving stress and skills necessary for caregiving.

September 3rd - Wednesday
Partnering w/ Your Doctor
10:00 am to 11:00 am
North Valley Regional Library - 40410 N Gavilan Peak Parkway - Anthem

September 8th - Monday
Caring for the Caregiver
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
SW Valley Chamber of Commerce – 289 N Litchfield Rd - Goodyear
Learn effective ways of managing caregiving stress and skills necessary for caregiving.

September 12th - Friday
Fall Prevention
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Glendale Public Library - Small Meeting Room - 5959 W Brown - Glendale
Learn how to safeguard your home to prevent falls and debilitating accidents.

September 17th - Wednesday
Maintain Your Brain
10:00 am to 11:00 am
R&R Respite – 246 N Washington St - Wickenburg
What you can do to keep your brain healthy and active.

September 22nd - Monday
Legal & Financial Planning
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Granite Reef Senior Center RM 9 – 1700 N Granite Reef Rd - Scottsdale
Learn about the documents needed and financial considerations for future care planning.

September 26th - Friday
Alzheimer’s Disease 101
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Peoria Public Library - 8463 W Monroe Street - Peoria
Learn the basics of Alzheimer's disease, including stages and medications used for Alzheimer’s disease. Tips on communication techniques will also be discussed.

September 30th - Tuesday
Communication
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Buckeye Community Center – 201 E Centre Ave - Buckeye
Learn effective ways to communicate with loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease.

October 1st - Wednesday
Planning for Placement
10:00 am to 11:00 am
North Valley Regional Library - 40410 N Gavilan Peak Parkway - Anthem
Learn about creating a “Plan B” when your loved one can no longer stay at home.

October 6th - Monday
Alzheimer’s Disease 101
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Granite Reef Senior Center RM 9 – 1700 N Granite Reef Rd - Scottsdale
Learn the basics of Alzheimer's disease, including stages and medications used for Alzheimer’s disease. Tips on communication techniques will also be discussed.

October 14th - Tuesday
Challenging Behaviors
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Sun Health Research Institute – 10515 W Sante Fe Dr - Sun City
Learn about the challenging behaviors that occur with Alzheimer’s and what they mean.

October 17th - Friday
Support Group Facilitator Training
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Area Agency on Aging - 1366 E Thomas Road - Phoenix
$35 for materials and meals

October 22nd - Wednesday
Maintain Your Brain
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Gilbert Community Center - 130 N Oak - Gilbert
What you can do to keep your brain healthy and active.

October 27th - Monday
Communication
10:00 am to 11:00 am
R&R Respite - 246 N Washington St - Wickenburg
Learn effective ways to communicate with loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease.

November 5th - Wednesday
Fall Prevention and Home Safety
10:00 am to 11:00 am
North Valley Regional Library - 40410 N Gavlian Peak Parkway - Anthem
Learn how to safeguard your home to prevent falls and debilitating accidents.

November 10th - Monday
Legal & Financial Planning
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Sun Health Research Institute – 10515 W Sante Fe Dr - Sun City
Learn about the documents needed and financial considerations for future care planning.

November 14th - Friday
Challenging Behaviors
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Granite Reef Senior Center RM 9 – 1700 N Granite Reef Rd - Scottsdale
Learn about the challenging behaviors that occur with Alzheimer’s and what they mean.

November 17th - Monday
Communication
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Gilbert Community Center - 130 N Oak - Gilbert
Learn effective ways to communicate with loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease.

November 20th - Thursday
Caring for the Caregiver
10:00 am to 11:00 am
SW Valley Chamber of Commerce – 289 N Litchfield Rd - Goodyear
Learn effective ways of managing caregiving stress and skills necessary for caregiving.

December 3rd - Wednesday
Activities for Individuals with Dementia
10:00 am to 11:00 am
North Valley Regional Library - 40410 N Gavilan Peak Parkway - Anthem
Learn how to create meaningful, appropriate and failure free activities for your loved one.

December 5th - Friday
Using Hospice
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Gilbert Community Center - 130 N Oak - Gilbert
Learn the many services available through hospice agencies and break down the myths concerning hospice care.

December 8th - Monday
Research & Treatment
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Granite Reef Senior Center RM 11 – 1700 N Granite Reef Rd - Scottsdale
Learn about current treatment options for dementia and what’s on the horizon in research.

December 12th - Friday
Alzheimer’s Disease 101
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Red Mountain Multigenerational Center - 7550 E Adobe Road - Mesa
Learn the basics of Alzheimer's disease, including stages and medications used for Alzheimer’s disease. Tips on communication techniques will also be discussed.

December 15th - Monday
Maintain Your Brain
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Buckeye Community Center – 201 E Centre Ave - Buckeye
What you can do to keep your brain healthy and active.