The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is helping the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH promote the following education programs for caregivers and the general public throughout February. There is also an opportunity to join the association’s New England Family Conference on March 1st and 2nd (register here), which is a free, virtual conference for individuals living with dementia and family caregivers.

Virtual Programs:

• For Caregivers:

February 8 at 12 PM ► Dementia Conversations

February 15 at 6 PM ► Effective Communication Strategies

February 27 at 12 PM ► Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

• All are Welcome:

February 1 at 12 PM ► Good Sleep For Good Health

February 12 at 12 PM ► Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

February 21 at 6 PM ► Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia (Sponsored by Memorial Hospital)

February 21 at 6 PM ► 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

February 26 at 12 PM ► New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment

February 29 at 6 PM ► Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body

IN-PERSON Programs:

February 1 at 11 AM ► Community Forum

This program will take place at the East Boston Senior Center, 7 Bayswater St, Boston. To register, please call the Senior Center at 

617-961-3131. Sponsored by Age Strong, Careforth, The MA Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and the Alzheimer’s Association.

February 6 at 6 PM ► Alzheimer’s Awareness Program

This program will take place at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St,
Leominster. Hosted by the Caregivers Support Group at the Leominster Public Library.

February 7 at 10 AM ► Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

This program will take place at Marion Gerrish Community Center, 

39 West Broadway, Derry, NH. Sponsored by the Marion Gerrish Community Center.

February 7 at 11:30 AM ► Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body

This program will take place at the Pembroke Council on Aging, 

144 Center St, Pembroke, MA. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Please call 781-294-8220 to save your spot.

February 7 at 1 PM ► Alzheimer’s Awareness Program

This program will take place at the Plummer Place Home of the Northbridge Senior Center, 20 Highland St, Whitinsville, MA.

February 8 at 1 PM ► Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

This program will take place at Ethos, 555 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA. To register, please call 617-477-6964 (Ext. 564) or email bquinlan@ethocare.com. Sponsored by Ethos.

February 9 at 12 PM ►  The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

This program will take place at the Rindge Meeting House, 6 Payson Hill Rd, Rindge, NH. Sponsored by the Ingalls Library.

February 15 at 10 AM ► Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

This program will take place at the Vic Geary Center, 18 Greenough Road, Plaistow, NH. Sponsored by the Vic Geary Center.

February 21 at 1:30 PM ► Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

This program will take place at the Wellesley Council On Aging, 

500 Washington St, Wellesley, MA. Sponsored by the Wellesley Council On Aging.

February 21 at 5 PM ► Effective Communication Strategies

This program will take place at The Residence At Riverbend, 149 County Rd, Ipswich, MA. Please RSVP to Michelle Gagnon, Reflections Director, at 978-312-8013 or michellegagnon@residenceriverbend.com by February 19th. Sponsored by The Residence At Riverbend.

February 27 at 1 PM ► Effective Communication Strategies

This program will take place at the Mansfield Council on Aging, 255 Hope Street, Mansfield, MA. To register, please call the Council on Aging at 

508-261-7368. Sponsored by the Mansfield Council on Aging