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Alzheimer’s Association Educational Opportunities for Family Caregivers Month

Nov 5, 2025

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following virtual and in-person programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH, which provides educational programs throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Available online and in person, their free education programs feature the latest information on dementia-related topics, including living with Alzheimer’s disease, caregiver training and more.

Search the organization’s online Community Resource Finder for education programs, events, care at home, community services, housing options and medical services.

Special Programs for National Family Caregivers Month

November is National Family Caregivers Month. Join us for one of these special programs! All programs are co-hosted by AARP Massachusetts and presented virtually on Zoom.

  • Communicating Effectively | Tuesday, Nov 11 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Click here to register
  • Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior | Tuesday, Nov 18 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Click here to register
  • Creating Meaningful Engagement for Loved Ones with Dementia: Bring Joy and Connection Back Into Daily Life | Thursday, Nov 20 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Includes CEUs for professionals! Click here to register
  • Exploring Care & Support Services | Tuesday, Nov 25 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Click here to register

Programs presented in Spanish:

Navigating the Holidays

The holiday season can be a joyful time, but for caregivers of older adults, the season can give rise to stress, frustration, anger and anxiety. This presentation will help caregivers prepare for the holidays and make interactions positive and meaningful.

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!

Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: Tips From the Latest Research
Lifestyle choices impact the aging process. Learn about important information and research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Use hands on tools to develop a plan for healthy aging.

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.

  • More dates coming soon!

Programs for caregivers

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.