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Upcoming Education Events from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH

Sep 20, 2026

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following education events from the Alzheimer’s Association of Mass./NH.

Programs for everyone

10 Warning Signs

If you or someone you know is experiencing changes in memory, it’s time to learn the facts. Knowing the warning signs can help determine if you should speak to a doctor. Early detection matters!

Building Brain-Healthy Habits

Research shows there are everyday habits you can build today to help protect your memory and thinking as you get older – even reducing your risk of cognitive decline and possibly dementia. Join us to learn about healthy habits for your brain, the brain-heart connection, why brain health is important at all ages, and how to build your personalized action plan for brain-healthy habits.

New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatments

Learn about new FDA-approved treatments for Alzheimer’s, benefits & side effects, pathways to access treatment, and resources available through the Alzheimer’s Association.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s; the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research

Learn about the landscape of Alzheimer’s and Dementia science, highlights in early detection and diagnosis and latest advances in clinical trials, treatments and lifestyle interventions.

Programs for caregivers

Transitions in Care

Deciding to move a loved one living with dementia into a long-term care community is one of the most emotionally challenging choices a caregiver may face. This program offers practical tips, emotional support, and decision-making strategies to help caregivers feel more confident and prepared for this transition. Participants will learn how to assess care needs, explore types of long-term care communities, understand coverage options, and stay involved after the move.

The Empowered Caregiver: Building Foundations of Caregiving

People living with dementia want to remain independent for as long as possible yet caregivers may not know how to balance safety and independence. Learn how dementia changes a person’s independence and impacts safety, how to provide the right amount of support, and tips to make every activity meaningful to the person living with dementia.

The Empowered Caregiver: Supporting Independence

People living with dementia want to remain independent for as long as possible yet caregivers may not know how to balance safety and independence. Learn how dementia changes a person’s independence and impacts safety, how to provide the right amount of support, and tips to make every activity meaningful to the person living with dementia.

The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively

As people living with dementia progress in their journey and lose the ability to use words, caregivers can discover new ways to communicate effectively in any stage of the disease. Learn how dementia affects communication, how person-centered approaches can improve communication and much more.

The Empowered Caregiver: Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

Behaviors are a form of communication. Learn to identify, understand and respond to challenging behaviors.

The Empowered Caregiver: Exploring Care and Support Services

​The more caregivers know about the disease, and what to expect, the more prepared they will be for future changes and care decisions. Learn why it’s important to plan for care changes, what types of resources and support services are available including respite care, long term care and end of life options.

Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances

Caregivers: How much do you know about managing money? This free online program by the Alzheimer’s Association® will help you learn about the costs of caregiving and the benefits of early planning, and teach you how to avoid financial abuse and fraud, start a conversation about finances, assess financial and legal needs, and find support.