Alzheimer's Disease Educational Opportunities
Purpose
The FLGEC will provide education and training related to Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia (ADRD) for families, caregivers, direct care workers, health professions students, faculty, and providers. To accomplish this outreach related to ADRD, a formal collaboration has been established with the and the Finger Lakes Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease (FLCEAD) since 2013.
Susan M. Cotton Southern Tier Caregiver Conference and Retreat
Hear from experts on tips for caregiving, legal and financial planning, research updates, emergency preparedness, chair massages, raffles, and more! Respite is available upon request!
- Date: Thursday November 7, 2024
- Registration & Breakfast: 9:30am - 10:00am
- Program & Speakers: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Location: Horseheads Elks Lodge, 6 Prospect Hill Road, Horseheads, New York
- Conference Flyer: 2024 Southern Tier Conference
- To register, call: 800-272-3900
Recordings of Past Virtual Dementia Education Series for Healthcare Professionals
Thank you to our partners at the Alzheimer's Association Chapters across New York state for working with the FLGEC on this popular and informative series! The Spring 2024 VDES was the final edition. Look for new collaborative education opportunities coming soon!
Additional Educational Opportunities
- Alzheimer's Association Rochester/Finger Lakes Chapter: Throughout the year, the Rochester & Finger Lakes Region offers classes, workshops, and conferences for family caregivers and professionals - .
- essentiALZ® Alzheimer's Association Training and Certification educates professional care workers on how to apply current evidence-based, person-centered care practices when caring for individuals living with dementia. The self-paced online curriculum features videos and interactive activities and includes access to the essentiALZ Certification Exam (valid for two years). Start today at Professionals who complete essentiALZ — Alzheimer’s Association Training and Certification can claim three Continuing Nursing Education credits, as well as three continuing education credits for Social Work, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Nutrition/Dietitian. For disclosure and accreditation information, visit
- National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia: The ‘NTG’ is a coalition of individuals and organizations working toward ensuring that the needs and interests of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias – as well as their families and friends – are taken into account as part of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease .
- Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease: Resource List
- Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center: Created by those who have experienced a Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis first-hand, the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center provides a comprehensive collection of information about Lewy Body Dementia, including symptoms, treatment, and medications - and more - visit:
- Virtual Support Group for caregivers of people with IDD or Down syndrome who have Alzheimer's Disease - two groups are offered, call to register: 800-272-3900
- 2nd Monday of the month, 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
- 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST