Education – Caregiver Strategies
Caring for someone who has dementia is an involved process. Our Caregiver Strategies classes and programs walk you through the essentials of how to best care for someone with memory loss, and train you on practical strategies and plans so you can feel equipped and ready to face the disease.
Classes Offered
Family Caregiver Strategies Class – This program is an evidence-informed, 6-hour training provided over a 3-week period. Caregivers will possess greater confidence and understanding of moderate-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. We are currently reworking this program, see the Education Calendar for a full listing of available classes.
Family Strategies 1-2-3 – Attend one, two or all three of these classes designed to help families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.
- Caring Conversations – Learn principles and practical techniques to communicate with those with memory loss.
- Dementia-Related Behaviors – Identify common behavior changes, explore why they happen and what they mean. Learn helpful tips to adjust and respond.
- Meaningful Activities at Home – Learn how to plan and do easy activities at home that enhance the time you spend together with your loved one with memory loss.
Cognitive Decline: Typical vs MCI vs Dementia (Virtual Event)
Online WebinarIs it normal? Or something else? Find out in this special educational event with Dr. Kent Peppard! Kent Peppard, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment of memory and neurocognitive disorders such as Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and various types and causes of dementia. Register in advance for this webinar: REGISTER
Caring Conversations: A New Way of Talking (Zoom)
Online WebinarWhen a loved one experiences cognitive changes, their ability to communicate is often challenged. Join us for this class designed to help you better communicate and connect with friends, family, or loved ones with cognitive decline. Bring your questions! This class will be held via Zoom. Participants may join with video or audio only (call
Hoarding Disorder: Understanding and Treatment
Hoarding behavior can diminish quality of life and jeopardize an older person’s health and safety. Learn how to recognize hoarding behaviors and to identify the associated risk factors. The latest research and various treatments will be discussed, including a more respectful, ‘trauma informed’ approach that preserves dignity, and focuses on the person and not the
Understanding and Responding to Your Loved One’s Distress (Zoom)
Online WebinarCare partners can often face frustration when caring for loved ones with cognitive changes who experience distress which can present as changes in behavior expressions. Join our conversation to explore why this distress occurs, how we can reduce the recurrences of challenging situations, and how to increase positive experiences. Presented by: Dr. Miriam Galindo This
Understanding & Responding to Your Loved One’s Distress
Fullerton Community Center 340 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA, United StatesCare partners often encounter challenging situations when loved ones experience cognitive changes. Join us as we discuss common challenges, why they happen, and how we can best respond. As always, bring your questions and experiences to share! This workshop is designed for family and friend care partners. To register, please call 714-738-6575
Clues for Decision Making (Zoom)
Online WebinarHow do I decide? Becoming the primary decision maker for a loved one can be a daunting task. Join us as we explore what goes into making major decisions from driving to considering when is the right time to increase care.
Meaningful Time Together: Tip for Activities and Assisting with Care (Zoom)
Online WebinarSpending time together with loved ones with cognitive decline can often become more challenging. Whether you are home with your loved one, or they live in a care community, join us as we talk through ideas for activities to do together, and ways to make our time together enjoyable and meaningful. We will also discuss
Caring Conversations: A New Way of Talking (Zoom)
When a loved one experiences cognitive changes, their ability to communicate is often challenged. Join us for this class designed to help you better communicate and connect with friends, family, or loved ones with cognitive decline. Bring your questions! This class will be held via Zoom. Participants may join with video or audio only (call
Pain Management in Dementia Care
With increased age comes an increase in various forms of pain and discomfort among older adults. For persons with dementia, expressing pain and identifying the cause of pain can be challenging. We will learn about physical and psychological sources of pain, how to recognize and assess pain, and ways to reduce discomfort and provide support,
Understanding & Responding to Your Loved One’s Distress (Zoom)
Care partners often encounter challenging situations when loved ones experience cognitive changes. Join us as we discuss common challenges, why they happen, and how we can best respond. As always, bring your questions and experiences to share! This workshop is designed for family and friend care partners. This class will be held via Zoom. Participants
“How do I decide?” Navigating Carepartner Decisions (Zoom)
Becoming the primary decision maker for a loved one can be a daunting task. Join us as we explore what goes into making major decisions from driving to considering when is the right time to increase care. This class will be held via Zoom. Participants may join with video or audio only (call in). If
Meaningful Time Together: Tip for Activities and Assisting with Care (Zoom)
Spending time together with loved ones with cognitive decline can often become more challenging. Whether you are home with your loved one, or they live in a care community, join us as we talk through ideas for activities to do together, and ways to make our time together enjoyable and meaningful. We will also discuss
Legal & Financial Considerations in Dementia Care (Zoom)
A diagnosis of dementia or concerns about memory loss makes planning for the future a priority. Learn about the steps involved in getting legal, financial, and future plans put in place. Presented by a Certified Elder Law Attorney. Thank you to our co-host:
Understanding & Responding to Sundowning (Zoom)
Sundowning refers to a period of late-day confusion that is common in many people with cognitive changes. Join us as we talk through the potential causes of sundowning, and how we can take a proactive approach to lessen its effects. This class will be held via Zoom. Participants may join with video or audio only
Finding Meaning in Caregiving (Zoom)
It can be difficult to find meaning in caregiving when dealing with feelings of ongoing loss. Join this presentation where we will explore ways that can help you stay strong, healthy, resilient, and positive as you navigate the caregiving journey. This class will be held via Zoom. Participants may join with video or audio only
Are You “Good to Go”? Advance Care Planning (Zoom)
Planning for serious illness provides a gift of peace of mind for you, and those you love. This program will discuss how you can anticipate and identify your wishes, ensure those wishes are honored, and start the often-difficult conversations with others. Preregistration is required. Call 844-373-4400 to register and receive the Zoom link. Thank you
Managing Caregiver Stress (Zoom)
Being a care partner for someone with memory loss can be incredibly rewarding, but also, incredibly challenging. It takes patience and skill to adapt to changes, and recognize when to ask for help. Join us to learn what you can do to develop resilience and deal with burnout. This class will be held via Zoom.
Staging Cognitive Decline (Zoom)
What stage is my loved one at? Understanding more about the stages of Alzheimer's disease and what to expect can help us provide better support to meet our loved ones' needs. Please join us as we look into the different staging scales and what this means we can expect (or not expect!). Preregistration is required.
“I Need A Break!” Respite Guide for Care Partners (Zoom)
Everyone needs a break. Attendees will learn about the different kinds of respite care services and have a better understanding of which respite care to utilize for their needs. Preregistration is required. Call 844-373-4400 to register and receive the Zoom link. Thank you to our Sponsor:
A Caregiver’s Journey: My Three Lessons (Zoom)
Join our conversation with Ben Allen, former care partner and educator for AlzOC, as he shares insightful perspectives from his caregiving journey, and offers practical tips for friends and family of loved ones experiencing memory loss and other cognitive changes. This class will be held via Zoom. Participants may join with video or audio only
Adjusting to Life After Caregiving (Life Goes On) (Zoom)
After caregiving has ended, many caregivers feel adrift and aimless, unsure how to feel or what to do next. Adjusting to life after caregiving involves understanding and accepting the contradictory experiences of grief and relief. In this class, learn tips on how to reorient yourself when caregiving ends. This class will be held via Zoom.
“How do I decide?” Navigating Carepartner Decisions (Zoom)
Becoming the primary decision maker for a loved one can be a daunting task. Join us as we explore what goes into making major decisions from driving to considering when is the right time to increase care. This class will be held via Zoom. Participants may join with video or audio only (call in). If
Let’s Go to the Spa: Tips for Bathing Resistance (Zoom)
Assisting loved ones with cognitive changes with bathing or showering can be one of the most challenging tasks that care partners do. Come join our discussion of helpful strategies and tips for assisting with bathing and make this time a more positive and less stressful activity for you and for your loved one. This class
View our other classes and programs
Alzheimer’s Orange County (ALZOC®) offers hundreds of other classes and workshops for those with memory loss concerns, families, caregivers and the community. Browse our other classes here.