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 freeĀ 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.
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Alzheimerās Association Education
The Alzheimerās Association offers education for the public on topics like Understanding Alzheimerās and Dementia, Health Living, and Dementia Conversations. It also offers education for care partners like Staying Connected, Living with Alzheimerās, and a new series called The Empowered Caregiver.
Explore Alzheimer’s Association EducationProfessional 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 Careās 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:
- Call the Dementia Resource Catalyst:
(509) 777-1629 - Fill out the form on ourĀ Contact UsĀ page
- Email dementia@altcew.org
Find More Resources
Alzheimerās Association
- If you are living with dementia or are a care partner for someone living with memory loss, the Alzheimerās Association has many programs and resources that can help including support groups, memory cafĆ©sĀ , volunteer opportunities, resources and tools
- Visit theĀ Alzheimerās Association ā Washington State Chapter
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 StateĀ 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:Ā 509-960-7281
STAR-C
- The STAR-C program was designed to help caregivers for those living with Alzheimerās or related dementias.
- Contact Community Living Connections:Ā 509-960-7281
The Spokane Regional Dementia Friendly Community
- TheĀ Spokane Regional Dementia Friendly Community (DFC)Ā 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.
Need Help Now?
Speak to a Person ā Local help is available with translation services
- Do you need help right away?
Call theĀ Alzheimerās Associationās 24/7 helpline atĀ 1-800-272-3900. - Speak with a specialist in Eastern Washington for resources and support.
Call theĀ Community Living ConnectionsĀ helpline atĀ 509-960-7281.
