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Alzheimer's
Disease

Medical Scientific Advisory Committee



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 a printable registration form.



Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2 & 9 - Six Consecutive Fridays
Powerful Tools for Caregivers in Spanish
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Escalante Community Center - 2150 E Orange - Tempe
Experienced Class Leaders conduct each session. Interactive lessons, discussions, and brainstorming will all have a role in making the program work for you.
The fee for this class is $5 to pay for The Caregiver Helpbook which will be distributed to each participant during the first class. (no one will be turned away due to inability to pay)

April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 & 10 - Six Consecutive Thursdays
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Church of the Palms - 14808 N Boswell Blvd - Sun City
Experienced Class Leaders conduct each session. Interactive lessons, discussions, and brainstorming will all have a role in making the program work for you.
The fee for this class is $5 to pay for The Caregiver Helpbook which will be distributed to each participant during the first class. (no one will be turned away due to inability to pay) To register, call 602.264.4357



February 23rd - Friday
Activities for Individuals w/ Dementia
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sun Health Community Center - 14501 W Granite Valley Drive - Sun City West

February 24th - Saturday
Latino Family Caregiver Workshop
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Phoenix Crowne Plaza Hotel - Phoenix

February 26th - Monday
Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Christ the Lord Lutheran Church - 9205 E Cave Creek Rd - Carefree

February 27th - Tuesday
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Via Linda Senior Center - 10440 E Via Linda - Scottsdale

March 2nd - Friday
Legal and Financial Planning
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Glendale Public Library - 5959 W Brown - Glendale

March 6th - Tuesday
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Northside Center - 1555 N Bridalwreath St - Tempe

March 9th - Friday
Challenging Behaviors in Alzheimer's Disease
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Goodyear Chamber of Commerce - 289 N Litchfield Rd - Goodyear

March 9th - Friday
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's Education Series
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
West Park - 2501 W Wickenburg Way - Wickenburg

March 10th - Saturday
Latino Family Caregiver Workshop
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn - Avondale

March 13th - Tuesday
Using Hospice
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Red Mountain Multi-Gen Center - 7550 E Adobe Rd - Mesa
Learn the many services available through hospice agencies and break down the myths concerning hospice care

March 16th - Friday
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sun Health Community Wellness Center - 13632 N 99th Ave - Sun City

March 23rd - Friday
"Hope for the Future, Skills for Today."
16th Annual Caregiver Conference

8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Chaparral Suites Hotel - 5001 N Scottsdale Rd - Scottsdale
We will explore the latest developments in Alzheimer’s disease research and treatment while focusing on building skills for today’s caregivers.
Call for registration and information: 602.528.0545

March 28th - Wednesday
Planning for Placement
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Peoria Community Center - 8335 W Jefferson - Peoria
Understanding Eldercare living options and thinking through your "plan B"

March 30th - Friday
Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's Education Series
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
West Park - 2501 W Wickenburg Way - Wickenburg

April 2nd - Monday
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Chandler Senior Center - 202 E Boston - Chandler

April 5th - Thursday
Planning for Placement
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Buckeye Senior Center - 201 E Centre Avenue - Buckeye

April 12th - Thursday
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Goodyear Chamber of Commerce - 289 N Litchfield Rd - Goodyear

April 13th - Friday
Maintain Your Brain
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Glendale Public Library - 5959 W Brown - Glendale

April 16th - Monday
Communication in Alzheimer's Disease
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Avondale Civic Center - 11465 W Civic Center Drive - Avondale

April 17th - Tuesday
Update on Research & Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Val Linda Senior Center - 10440 E Via Linda - Scottsdale

April 25th - Wednesday
After Placement, Now What?
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Peoria Community Center - 8335 W Jefferson - Peoria

April 27th - Friday
Legal and Financial Planning
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sun Health Community Center - 14501 W Granite Valley Drive - Sun City West

April 30th - Monday
Challenging Behaviors in Alzheimer's Disease
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Christ the Lord Lutheran Church - 9205 E Cave Creek Rd - Carefree

May 4th - Friday
Community Resources for Alzheimer's Disease
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Glendale Public Library - 5959 W Brown - Glendale

May 8th - Tuesday
Update on Research and Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease
9:30 am to 11:00 am
Chandler Senior Center - 202 E Boston - Chandler

May 11th - Friday
Preventing Falls
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Goodyear Chamber of Commerce - 289 N Litchfield Rd - Goodyear

May 14th - Monday
Using Hospice
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Avondale Civic Center - 11465 W Civic Center Dr - Avondale

May 18th - Friday
Challenging Behaviors in Alzheimer's Disease
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

May 21st - Monday
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Red Mountain Multi-Gen Center - 7550 E Adobe Rd - Mesa

May 23rd - Wednesday
Legal and Financial Planning
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Granite Reef Senior Center - 1700 N Granite Reef Rd - Scottsdale

May 29th - Tuesday
Update on Research and Treatment in Alzheimer's Disease
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Christ the Lord Lutheran Church - 9205 E Cave Creek Rd - Carefree

May 30th - Wednesday
Normal Aging vs Alzheimer's Disease
10:00 am to 10:45 am
Peoria Community Center - 8335 W Jefferson - Peoria

June 1st - Friday
Challenging Behaviors in Alzheimer's Disease
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Glendale Public Library - 5959 W Brown - Glendale

June 4th - Monday
Update on Research and Treatment in Alzheimer's Disease
9:30 am to 11:00 am
Avondale Civic Center - 11465 W Civic Center Drive - Avondale

June 8th - Friday
Planning for Placement
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Goodyear Chamber of Commerce - 289 N Litchfield Rd - Goodyear

June 12th - Tuesday
Planning for Placement
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Chandler Senior Center - 202 E Boston - Chandler

June 19th - Tuesday
Maintain Your Brain
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Buckeye Senior Center - 201 E Centre Avenue - Buckeye
Geared to baby boomers who are not currently in a care giving situation.

June 21st - Thursday
Caring for the Caregiver
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Northside Center - 1555 N Bridalwreath St - Tempe

June 25th - Monday
Using Hospice in Late Stage Dementia
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Christ the Lord Lutheran Church - 9205 E Cave Creek Rd - Carefree

June 26th - Tuesday
Challenging Behaviors in Alzheimer's Disease
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Via Linda Senior Center - 10440 E Via Linda - Scottsdale



Contact Information:

Rebekah Wilson
Education Coordinator

1028 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-528-0545 p
602-528-0546 f