Online Learning!
http://bit.ly/alzonlineclasses
• Help & Hope in Alzheimer's Science and Care
• Compassionate Communication: Connecting with a Person with • Alzheimer's Conversations about Dementia
  (with your loved one who is experiencing memory loss)
• Responding to Challenging Behaviors: Successful Strategies and Interventions
• And more coming soon!

"Alive Inside"
Film Screening and Discussion
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2015
Time: 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Location:
Campbell Community Center
Orchard Pavilion
1 West Campbell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
This stirring documentary follows social worker Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, as he demonstrates music's ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it. Alive Inside's inspiration and emotional story left audiences humming, clapping and cheering at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the audience award.
RSVP:
408.866.2146

$5 recommended donation

Understanding Memory Loss:
Solano Education Conference for Family Caregivers and Professionals
Date: Friday, March 27, 2015
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location:
Fairfield Community Center
1000 Kentucky Street
Fairfield CA 94533
Speakers:
Elizabeth Edgerly, PhD, Chief Program Officer, Alzheimer's Association
Elizabeth Landsverk, MD, ElderConsult Geriatric Medicine
Kathy Quain, MME, MT-BC, Music for Therapy
Fees:
Family Caregivers - Free
Professionals (includes 6 CEUs) - CNA/HHA $25, Others $60
Contact:
Kristin Einberger
707.428.7654

Join Congresswoman Jackie Speier for Alzheimer's:
A Women's Health Issue
Date: Monday, March 30, 2015
Time: Noon
(You are welcome to bring your brown bag lunch.)
Location:
City of San Mateo Council Chambers
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo, CA
Speakers:
Cynthia Ortiz Guzman, LVN, RT Alzheimer's Advocate, Person Living with Alzheimer's
Michael Greicius, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Stanford Center for Memory Disorders
Elizabeth Landsverk, MD, Medical Director, ElderConsult
Ruth Gay, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, Alzheimer's Association, N. California & N. Nevada
Registration Required:
www.speier.house.gov
650.342.0300

Support Group Facilitator Trainings
The Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Groups are designed for families, friends and caregivers of persons suffering from Alzheimer's or a related disorder. Workshop experience includes:
• Principles of Self-Help Mutual Support Groups
• Purpose and Guidelines of Chapter Support Groups
• Facilitators Roles and Responsibilities
• Understanding Group Process
• Dealing with Challenging Situations 

Monday, April 6, 2015,  8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alzheimer's Association
4340 Redwood Highway, Suite F-138
San Rafael CA 94901
Register at: http://training.kintera.org/SGFacilitator01 
by Monday March 23, 2015
 
Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alzheimer's Association
2290 North First Street, Suite 101
San Jose, CA 95131
Register at http://training.kintera.org/SGFacilitator02 
by Tuesday July 14, 2015
 
Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alzheimer's Association
3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Suite 250
Lafayette, CA 94549
Register at: http://training.kintera.org/SGFacilitator03 
by Tuesday September 8, 2015

A Day of Retreat and Learning
18th Annual Education Conference
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
Mount Hermon Conference Center
37 Conference Drive
Mt. Hermon, CA 95041
 This annual education conference is designed to fit the needs of families and professionals caring for those with Alzheimer's disease, other dementias, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI).   Learn more about the diseases, the latest research findings and tips/tools for care. 

View the Brochure & Register:
http://www.alz.org/norcal/in_my_community_professionals.asp

Alzheimer's Care Academy
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Time: 8:30 am - 3 pm
Location: 
Alzheimer's Association
2290 N. First St., Ste. 101
San Jose, CA 95131 
 
The Alzheimer's Association premier training program uses a combination of methods including lecture, small and large group exercises, video presentations, and role-playing to teach students how to provide effective and compassionate care to residents with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
 
The comprehensive curriculum includes:
• Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
• Communication and the Influence of Staff on Behaviors
• Successful Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Behaviors
• Helping with Hygiene and Personal Care
• Sexuality and Intimacy in the LTC Setting
• Creative Approaches to Activity Programming
• Caring for the Caregiver

Cost: $90 includes 6 CEUs, lunch and refreshments.
(CEUs available for CNA, HHA, LMFT, LCSW, RN, LVN, Nursing Home or RCFE Administrators)

For information or to register via phone contact:
Blanca Vazquez, 408.372.9900, bvazquez@alz.org