Alzheimer’s Foundation Events
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
FREE Monthly Interactive Training Webinars
Training courses are open to professional and family caregivers
Sponsored by New Mexico Aging and Long- Term Services Department
Earn 2 Continuing Education Credits per session
CE credits available to social workers and other professions
Available Trainings
All sessions run 10 AM – 12:10 PM MT. Registration opens a new tab.
| Date | Training | Register |
|---|---|---|
| July 14 | Alzheimer’s Disease: Beyond Signs and Symptoms | Register |
| August 11 | Trauma-Informed Dementia Care: Creating Safety and Trust Through a Universal Approach | Register |
| September 8 | Sexual Health and Intimacy in Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia | Register |
| October 13 | Alzheimer’s Risk and Prevention | Register |
| November 10 | The Hidden Link: How Life Factors Shape Brain Health | Register |
| December 8 | Understanding Dementia in IDD: Presentation, Progression, and Differential Diagnosis | Register |
| January 12 | Understanding Behavior Changes in Alzheimer’s in IDD: Responding to High-Impact Behaviors with Dignity and Care | Register |
| February 9 | Connecting Racial Disparities with Increased Cases of Alzheimer’s Disease Among Black Americans | Register |
| March 9 | Understanding Behaviors as Forms of Communication | Register |
| April 13 | The Power of Place: How Design Shapes the Dementia Experience — General Course | Register |
| May 11 | Behind the Silence: Addressing Substance Misuse Among Older Adults | Register |
| June 8 | Safe Walking: A Strengths-Based Approach to Wandering | Register |
| July 13 | Reframing Agitation and Aggression: Practical Applications and Case Analysis | Register |
| August 10 | Dementia’s Ripple Effect | Register |
Education, Programs/Webinars and Trainings
Education and training about dementia are very important for people living with the condition, their caregivers, and their families. When we learn more about dementia, we gain the power to make better choices and prepare for the future. This knowledge can help reduce feelings of stress and fear, making it easier to handle what lies ahead.
Click on the disease links above, or explore the resources below for training, tips, information, and more.
| Resource | Cost | Details | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison – Empower Yourself | Free | Dementia courses | |
| Alzheimer’s Association | Free | Care Education Resources | |
| Family Caregiver Center of New Mexico | Free | Powerful Tools for Caregivers | |
| Memory Care Alliance | Free | Prepare to Care – check website for dates and locations. Dementia Friends – for organizations/businesses to help build a dementia-friendly community; call for more details. | Visit website |
| New Mexico Caregiver Coalition | Free | Respite Caregiver Training | Caregiver Certification |
| Parkinson’s Foundation | 1-800-473-4636 | Online courses | |
| UCLA Caregiver Videos | Subtitles for some videos in French, Vietnamese, Korean, Hungarian, and Macedonian. | Training videos |
Funding Acknowledgment
This project is supported, in part, by grant number 90LRLR0005-03, from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.