Alzheimer’s Foundation Training

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

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Reframing Agitation and Aggression as Responsive Behaviors

January 13, 10 AM – 12:10 PM MT, Register Here.

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Pseudo-Dementia vs. True Dementia

February 10, 10 AM – 12:10 PM MT, Register Here.

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An Overview of the Other Types of Dementia-Related Illnesses

March 10, 10 AM – 12:10 PM MT, Register Here.

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PTSD and Dementia: An Exploration of Brain Health and Trauma

April 14, 10 AM – 12:10 PM MT, Register Here.

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Tapping into the Power of Emotional Memories

April 28, 10 AM – 12:10 PM MT, Register Here.

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The Importance of Cultural Consideration in Dementia Care

May 12, 10 AM – 12:10 PM MT, Register Here.

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The Impact of Stigma and Discrimination on LGBTQ+ Older Adults in Healthcare

June 9, 10 AM – 12:10 PM MT, Register Here.

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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.

Clink on the disease links above and/or investigate the sites below for training, tips, information and more.

Alison – Empower Yourself

Free

https://alison.com/courses?query=dementia


Alzheimer’s Association

Free

Dementia Care Education Resources | Alzheimer’s Association


Family Caregiver Center of New Mexico

Free

Powerful Tools for Caregivers — Family Caregiver Center of New Mexico


Memory Care Alliance

Prepare to Care – Check website for dates & locations,

Dementia Friends – for organizations/businesses to help build a dementia friendly community- Call for more details

Free

Memory Care Alliance


New Mexico Caregiver Coalition

Respite Caregiver Training 

Free

https://www.nmdcc.org/what-we-do/caregiver-certification/


Parkinson’s Foundation

1-800-473-4636

https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/online-education/courses


UCLA Caregiver Videos

Subtitles for some videos in: French, Vietnamese, Korean, Hungarian, Macedonian

https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/geriatrics/dementia/caregiver-education/caregiver-training-videos

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.