Free educational programs for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's

When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, friends and family have many questions. What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? As the disease progresses, new questions reflect growing needs for skills, programs and services.

Living With Alzheimer's: for Caregivers is a series of education programs that provide answers to the questions that arise in the early, middle and late stages of the disease. Hear from those directly affected and learn what you need to know, what you need to plan and what you can do at each point along the way. The programs currently scheduled are intended for caregivers of those in the middle stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Topics covered will include:

• Developing a care team

• Legal and financial planning

• Coping strategies

• Care and treatment options

• Communicating and connecting

• Maximizing independence

The following programs are currently scheduled in East Central Iowa.

This program will cover information for Caregivers of people with Middle-Stage Alzheimer's disease:

Date: Tuesdays, August 14, 21 & 28

Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm each date (3 part series)

Location: Iowa City Senior Center, 28 South Linn Street in Iowa City

This program will cover information for Caregivers of people with Late-Stage Alzheimer's disease:

Date: Thursday, August 16

Time: 12:30pm-4:30pm

Location: Witwer Senior Center, 605 2nd Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids

Please note that programs are tailored for caregivers of people in each stage of Alzheimer's disease. Free respite care may be available. There is no cost to attend, however registration is required and can be completed by calling 1.800.272.3900 or visiting alz.org/eci.