The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter is offering a free virtual education series throughout the first six months of 2026 to help families facing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The programs help families better understand what to expect so they can be prepared to meet the changes ahead, including changes in communication and behaviors, discussing dementia as a family and planning ahead for future financial and legal considerations.
The series will begin on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 11 a.m. via Zoom and continue each Thursday from January 8 – March 19 and monthly in April – June. The first part of the series will focus on a new, 5-part series from the Alzheimer’s Association called The Empowered Caregiver. These programs teach caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s or dementia through the different stages of the disease.
The schedule of programs includes:
- Jan. 8 – Awareness Presentation | Local Dementia Resources in Iowa, Current Iowa Treatment Experience & Virtual Dementia Simulation
- Jan. 15 – The Empowered Caregiver: Building Foundations of Caregiving
- Jan. 22 – The Empowered Caregiver: Supporting Independence
- Jan. 29 – ALZ Talks: Take Charge of Your Brain Health (Register separately here)
- Feb. 5 The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively
- Feb. 12 – The Empowered Caregiver: Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
- Feb. 19 – The Empowered Caregiver: Exploring Care and Support Services
- Mar. 5 – Una Vida Sana Para Su Cerebro y Su Cuerpo con Dr. Jimmy Reyes
- Mar. 12 – Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body with helpful resources for Community Health Workers
- Mar. 19 – Awareness Presentation | Local Dementia Resources in Iowa, Current Iowa Treatment Experience & University of Iowa Research Update with Dr. Kat Britt, U of I
- Apr. 16 – Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- May 21 – 10 Warning Signs
- June 18 Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances
To learn more and register, visit the registration page or the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter’s website.
Today, there are more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, including over 62,000 in Iowa. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends are serving as caregivers, including over 80,000 in Iowa.
Alzheimer’s Association®
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
Please reach out to Jessica Duncan at jsduncan@alz.org or 515.325.5287 if interested in setting up an interview after Jan. 8.
