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.

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.
  • 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.
  • Understanding and Responding to Your Loved One’s Distress – Join us as we discuss common challenges, why they happen, and how we can best respond.

Events

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  • Managing Caregiver Stress

    Costa Mesa Senior Center 695 W 19th St., Costa Mesa, CA, United States

    Caregiving can be meaningful, but it can also bring stress, exhaustion, guilt, and emotional overwhelm. This class will help caregivers recognize common signs of stress and understand how ongoing stress can affect their health and well-being. Participants will learn practical tools for coping, setting boundaries, asking for help, and caring for themselves while caring for

  • The Changing Reality: A 5-Part Caregiver Series (Online)

    Online Webinar

    The Changing Reality: A 5-Part Caregiver Series As dementia progresses, a person’s perception, communication, behavior, and ability to navigate the world may change. This five-part caregiver series helps families understand the meaning behind these changes and respond with greater confidence, compassion, flexibility, and attention to safety. Thursday, September 3 Part 1: When Reality Changes—Hallucinations and

  • The Changing Reality: A 5-Part Caregiver Series (Online)

    Online Webinar

    The Changing Reality: A 5-Part Caregiver Series As dementia progresses, a person’s perception, communication, behavior, and ability to navigate the world may change. This five-part caregiver series helps families understand the meaning behind these changes and respond with greater confidence, compassion, flexibility, and attention to safety. Thursday, September 3 Part 1: When Reality Changes—Hallucinations and

  • Navigating Family Dynamics in Dementia Care (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Dementia can affect the entire family, often bringing differences in expectations, communication styles, caregiving roles, and decision-making to the surface. This class helps families recognize common sources of conflict, communicate more effectively, clarify responsibilities, and work toward shared goals while keeping the needs and dignity of the person living with dementia at the center. Presented

  • The Changing Reality: A 5-Part Caregiver Series (Online)

    Online Webinar

    The Changing Reality: A 5-Part Caregiver Series As dementia progresses, a person’s perception, communication, behavior, and ability to navigate the world may change. This five-part caregiver series helps families understand the meaning behind these changes and respond with greater confidence, compassion, flexibility, and attention to safety. Thursday, September 3 Part 1: When Reality Changes—Hallucinations and

  • The Changing Reality: A 5-Part Caregiver Series (Online)

    Online Webinar

    The Changing Reality: A 5-Part Caregiver Series As dementia progresses, a person’s perception, communication, behavior, and ability to navigate the world may change. This five-part caregiver series helps families understand the meaning behind these changes and respond with greater confidence, compassion, flexibility, and attention to safety. Thursday, September 3 Part 1: When Reality Changes—Hallucinations and

  • The Changing Reality: A 5-Part Caregiver Series (Online)

    Online Webinar

    The Changing Reality: A 5-Part Caregiver Series As dementia progresses, a person’s perception, communication, behavior, and ability to navigate the world may change. This five-part caregiver series helps families understand the meaning behind these changes and respond with greater confidence, compassion, flexibility, and attention to safety. Thursday, September 3 Part 1: When Reality Changes—Hallucinations and

  • Physician Panel and Open Forum

    Mount of Olives Church 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

    Moderated by Dr. Dung Trinh, Chief Medical Officer of Healthy Brain Clinic, and Board Member, Alzheimer’s Orange County. Doors open at 8:00am for all events Vendor exhibits open 8:00-9:00am and one hour after each lecture. Plus - free "Memory Cafe" program for your loved ones with early-midstage dementia offered during the event. Space Limited, Pre-Registration

  • Behavior Bootcamp: A 3-Part Caregiver Training Series (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Behavior Bootcamp: A 3-Part Caregiver Training Series Changes in behavior are often a form of communication rather than something a person with dementia is choosing to do. This practical three-part series helps caregivers understand why behaviors occur, identify common triggers, and respond with strategies that reduce distress, improve safety, and support connection. Thursday, October 8

  • Behavior Bootcamp: A 3-Part Caregiver Training Series (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Behavior Bootcamp: A 3-Part Caregiver Training Series Changes in behavior are often a form of communication rather than something a person with dementia is choosing to do. This practical three-part series helps caregivers understand why behaviors occur, identify common triggers, and respond with strategies that reduce distress, improve safety, and support connection. Thursday, October 8

  • Behavior Bootcamp: A 3-Part Caregiver Training Series (Online)

    Online Webinar

    Behavior Bootcamp: A 3-Part Caregiver Training Series Changes in behavior are often a form of communication rather than something a person with dementia is choosing to do. This practical three-part series helps caregivers understand why behaviors occur, identify common triggers, and respond with strategies that reduce distress, improve safety, and support connection. Thursday, October 8

  • How To Have a Conversation with the Doctor

    Orange Senior Center 170 S. Olive Street, Orange, CA, United States

    Navigating a discussion about Alzheimer’s disease with your doctor can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This informative class will empower you with the tools and confidence to: Recognize signs and symptoms that may warrant a conversation. Prepare for a productive discussion with your healthcare provider. Ask the right questions and understand medical jargon.

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.