Alzheimer’s Education Series
Empowered Caregiver Program
Caring for someone living with dementia can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. The Empowered Caregiver program, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, is a free, educational series designed to help caregivers better understand dementia and build practical skills for day-to-day caregiving.
This series offers guidance, tools, and real-world strategies to support both the caregiver and the person living with dementia, with an emphasis on person-centered care.
Event Details
Dates: Tuesdays, March 17 – April 21, 2026
Time: 1:00–2:30pm
Location: Community Room 220
What’s Included
- 5 Educational classes
- Helpful worksheets and take-home resources
- Opportunity to connect with other caregivers
Facilitator: Nassise Geleta, Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota–North Dakota
Session Topics
Tuesday, March 17: Building Foundations of Caregiving
Explore the role of the caregiver and the changes you may experience. Learn how to build a strong support team and discover practical strategies to manage caregiver stress.
Tuesday, March 24: Supporting Independence
Focus on helping the person living with dementia participate in daily activities. Learn how to provide the right amount of support while balancing safety, independence, and expectations.
Tuesday, March 31: Communicating Effectively
Understand how dementia affects communication. Gain tips for connecting more effectively with your loved one, as well as with family members and health care professionals.
Tuesday, April 7: Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
Learn why changes in behavior occur and how dementia can affect how a person communicates. Explore non-medical and medical approaches to addressing behaviors, and how to recognize when additional support is needed.
Tuesday, April 14: Exploring Care and Support Services
Prepare for future care decisions and transitions. This session covers respite care, residential care options, and end-of-life planning.
Why Attend?
Participants will gain:
- Increased confidence in their caregiving role
- Reduced stress and improved emotional well-being
- More effective communication with people living with dementia
- Skills to support independence and respond to changing dementia-related behaviors
Each session includes activities and worksheets to help you apply person-centered care approaches to your own caregiving situation.
Who Can Participate?
- Free and open to the public
- Designed for adults 55+
- Ideal for individuals caring for or supporting someone living with dementia
🔗 Click here to register today.
Take the next step toward feeling more supported, informed, and confident in your caregiving journey.
Questions? Contact: Joyce Mayes at 612-821-2313 or jmayes@sabathani.org
In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota