The YMCA of Greater Kansas City, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association | Heart of America Chapter, offers free programs for caregivers, families, and community members at the Kirk Family YMCA in Downtown Kansas City and the Olathe Family YMCA. These sessions are open to the public and designed to provide education, encouragement, and practical support.
Programs include Alzheimer’s education classes on understanding dementia, warning signs, community impact, and brain-healthy habits, as well as The Empowered Caregiver series focused on caregiving foundations, communication, independence, responding to behaviors, and care planning.
Register at the Welcome Center.
Olathe Family YMCA: Tuesday, June 9 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Kirk Family YMCA: Friday, June 26 |11:00 - 12:00 PM
Learn about dementia’s effect on communication, using a person-centered communication approach and tips for communicating well with others.
Olathe Family YMCA: Tuesday, July 7 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Kirk Family YMCA: Friday. July 31 | 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Learn about dementia’s effect on behavior, possible triggers, and steps for managing behaviors.*
Olathe Family YMCA: Tuesday, August 11 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Kirk Family YMCA: Friday, August 28 | 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Learn about planning for care changes, types of care, and moving care settings.
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