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.
Kirk Family YMCA: Friday, April 24 |11:00 - 12:00 PM
Learn about the role of a caregiver, how to build your support team, and ways to manage caregiver stress.*
Olathe Family YMCA: Tuesday, May 5 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Kirk Family YMCA: Friday, May 29 |11:00 - 12:00 PM
Learn about dementia’s effect on independence, steps to help with daily activities, and how to provide the right amount of support.*
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.
To get started with the initial screening, apply for a study at KUAlzheimer.org or call 913.588.0555 for more information.
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