At the core of the free services we offer at Alzheimer’s San Diego are our community dementia education classes. We’ve gradually expanded into more communities around the county in order to reach areas that didn’t previously have as much support.
These classes are meant for anyone affected by memory loss, including caregivers, family members, friends, community members, and more. With offerings in-person and online, we attempt to make this education accessible for all San Diegans who can benefit. Here we list all of the different classes we offer throughout the year, and categorize them to help you decide what to attend based on your situation. Full descriptions of each class and the upcoming schedules are available here.
Classes in English
Getting Started
- Dementia 101
- Living with Memory Loss
- Maintaining Your Brain Health
- How to Talk About Memory Loss
Caregiving
- Communication Skills
- Coping with Personality & Behavior Changes
- Long-Distance Caregiving
- Managing Resistance
- Care in the Late Stage
- Skill Clinics
- Medications
- Bathing & Grooming
- Meals & Eating
- Balance & Fall Prevention
Planning
- Safety at Home
- Legal & Financial Basics
- Driving & Memory Loss
- Care Options
- Residential Placement
- Living at Home
Clases en español (Classes in Spanish)
Introducción a la demencia
- Cafecito con Alzheimer’s San Diego
- La demencia y nuestras familias
- Nuestro cerebro y nuestra salud
- Los cambios, la comunicación y la comunidad
- Manteniendo saludable su cerebro
- Conversando sobre la pérdida de memoria
- Reconociendo la pérdida de memoria
El cuidado
- Estrategias de comunicación
- Estrategias para manejar cambios relacionados con demencia
- Manejando cambios en la comunicación y el comportamiento
Planificación
- Consejos sencillos para la seguridad en el hogar
- Estrategias para la planificación para la alimentación
- La planificación y los cuidados para el final de la demencia
- Opciones de cuidado: Viviendo en casa con demencia
Vea el horario de clases de español (Spanish class schedule) >
For personalized dementia support, call us at 858.492.4400 to speak with one of our Dementia Care Coaches who are here to help San Diego County residents and/or those caring for someone living in San Diego County (Spanish speakers available). Aside from community education classes, you can check out our free classes for professionals, social activities, caregiver support groups, & more.
By Braulio Ambriz
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