Compassion starts with understanding

Aging & Long Term Care is dedicated to creating a dementia-friendly community. Our impactful dementia trainings aim to improve the lives of those living with memory loss, their caregivers, and their loved ones.

Make a difference by signing up today for our free training and education sessions!

Community Education

Trainings are offered in-person and virtually. All trainings and resources are free and open to the public.

Become a Dementia Friend

A Dementia Friend learns about memory loss and then turns that understanding into action. Anyone can become a Dementia Friend by attending a one-hour information session, learn more about this program and join the movement today!

Become a Dementia Friend

 

Caregiver Workshop Series

This series is for caregivers, family members and friends who want more information on how to care for someone living with dementia. Topics include communication, behaviors, providing strengths-based care and types/progression of dementia. These are currently offered at libraries in Spokane, Colville, Pullman and Colfax and can be booked for group sessions. Zoom options are available.

View our Calendar

 

Alzheimer’s Association Education

The Alzheimer’s Association offers education for the public on topics like Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Health Living, and Dementia Conversations. It also offers education for care partners like Staying Connected, Living with Alzheimer’s, and a new series called The Empowered Caregiver.

Explore Alzheimer’s Association Education

Professional Education

Free professional education is available for healthcare professionals, medical professionals, businesses, and organizations. These can be offered on a one-time basis or as part of Aging & Long Term Care’s monthly training series. Trainings are offered in-person and virtually.

Healthcare and Social Services

We have evidence-informed trainings focused on healthcare, social service, and medical professionals that include topics like Early Dementia Detection, The Diagnosis Process, Communicating with People Living with Dementia, and Understanding Dementia Behaviors.

Public-facing Businesses and Organizations

If you work with members of the public who might be living with dementia or caring for someone living with dementia (chances are you do!), we recommend that you schedule one of our staff or train-the-trainer sessions.

Three ways to connect:

  1. Call the Dementia Resource Catalyst:
    (509) 777-1629
  2. Fill out the form on our Contact Us page
  3. Email dementia@altcew.org

Find More Resources

Alzheimer’s Association

Dementia Action Collaborative

  • The DAC is a group of public and private partners committed to preparing Washington state for the growth of the population living with dementia.
  • Visit the WA State Dementia Action Collaborative

Individual & Caregiver Support

  • If you are an individual or a caregiver looking for memory loss support, contact our Community Living Connections program: 509-960-7281

STAR-C

  • The STAR-C program was designed to help caregivers for those living with Alzheimer’s or related dementias.
  • Contact Community Living Connections: 509-960-7281

The Spokane Regional Dementia Friendly Community

  • The Spokane Regional Dementia Friendly Community (DFC) is a group of local organizations and community volunteers that are working together to make our region more respectful toward and informed about memory loss, and offer support that fosters quality of life.
Spokane Roadmap & Dementia Resource List Spokane Regional DFC newsletter

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