Online and In-Person Education
The goal of our Education Programs is to provide caregivers, families and friends with the emotional support and education they need to better understand and manage Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia so they can have the best days possible.
We offer our well-received monthly webinars led by staff and/or guest speakers with expertise in dementia care as well as legal and financial planning. In addition we offer live programs on various dementia related topics.
Please check schedule for monthly updates.
Registration for these programs is required.
As always, our Helpline (1-888-280-6055) is available Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Please note, we use Microsoft Teams for our webinars.
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Community Education Programs Schedule
Coping with Caregiver Stress
Offered By Webinar and Telephone ConferenceCaring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia can be a very overwhelming experience. Often, caregivers neglect their own well-being because they devote so much time to the responsibilities of day-to-day caregiving.
Communication Tips and Techniques in Alzheimer’s Disease
Offered By Webinar and Telephone ConferenceAs Alzheimer’s disease progresses, people with the disease lose their ability to use words to communicate. Join us to learn how to improve communication at each stage of the disease, including how to recognize behavior as a form of communication.
Residential Care Options
Offered By Webinar and Telephone ConferenceThe decision to place a loved one with dementia in a residential care facility can be difficult, confusing, and fraught with understandable emotion. There are many issues to consider.
For more information about these programs, please contact Alzheimer’s New Jersey® at 888-280-6055.