Caregivers > Education Sessions > Southern Arizona

Southern 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 Debra Anderson.

For a printable version of the latest education calendar, click here.

March 11, 2009
Planning for Placement
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Alzheimer's Association - 3003 S Country Club Road, #209 - Tucson
Learn about creating a "Plan B" when your loved one can no longer stay at home.

March 13, 2009
Memories in the Making - Session 2 of 4
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tucson Museum of Art - 140 N Main Avenue - Tucson
A creative arts program for people with dementia.
*Pre-registration is required before attending

March 20, 2009
Memories in the Making - Session 3 of 4
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tucson Museum of Art - 140 N Main Avenue - Tucson
A creative arts program for people with dementia.
*Pre-registration is required before attending

March 25, 2009
Home Safety & Caregiver Stress
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Alzheimer's Association - 3003 S Country Club Road, #209 - Tucson
Learn effective ways to improve home safety & identify caregiver stress.

March 27, 2009
Memories in the Making - Session 4 of 4
Tucson Museum of Art - 140 N Main Avenue - Tucson
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
A creative arts program for people with dementia.
*Pre-registration is required before attending

April 01, 2009
Understanding Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Alzheimer's Association - 3003 S Country Club Road, #209 - Tucson
Learn the difference between "normal" aging and dementia, including stages and medications used for Alzheimer's disease.

April 03, 2009 - Friday
Memories in the Making - Session 1 of 4
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tucson Museum of Art - 140 N Main Avenue - Tucson
A creative arts program for people with dementia.
*Pre-registration is required before attending

April 08, 2009 - Wednesday
Compassionate Communication
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Alzheimer's Association - 3003 S Country Club Road, #209 - Tucson
Learn effective ways to communicate with loved ones with Alzheimer's disease.

April 10, 2009 - Friday
Memories in the Making - Session 2 of 4
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tucson Museum of Art - 140 N Main Avenue - Tucson
A creative arts program for people with dementia.
*Pre-registration is required before attending

April 15, 2009 - Wednesday
Maintain Your Brain
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Alzheimer's Association - 3003 S Country Club Road, #209 - Tucson
What can you do to keep your brain healthy and active? Find out in this workshop. This workshop is geared specifically for baby boomers who are not currently in a caregiving situation.

April 17, 2009 - Friday
Memories in the Making - Session 3 of 4
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tucson Museum of Art - 140 N Main Avenue - Tucson
A creative arts program for people with dementia.
*Pre-registration is required before attending

April 21, 2009 - Tuesday
Compassionate Communication
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Northwest Oro Valley Hospital - 1551 E Tangerine Road - Oro Valley
Learn effective ways to communicate with loved ones with Alzheimer's disease.

April 24, 2009
Memories in the Making - Session 4 of 4
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tucson Museum of Art - 140 N Main Avenue - Tucson
A creative arts program for people with dementia.
*Pre-registration is required before attending

April 29, 2009
Challenging Behaviors
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Alzheimer's Association - 3003 S Country Club Road, #209 - Tucson
Learn the challenging behaviors that occur in Alzheimer's disease and what they could mean.