Caregiver Education Series - Caring and Coping Knox County

Hosted by Alzheimer's Tennessee

Join Alzheimer’s Tennessee for "Caring and Coping" on September 29, 2026, from 8:15 AM to 1:30 PM, an educational event bringing together professionals from the medical and social work fields to support caregivers, care partners, and individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Social workers will gain a deeper understanding of the medical aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as practical strategies for providing safe, supportive, and effective dementia care. The event will also highlight local resources available to families and explore the impact of caregiver stress and strategies for coping throughout the caregiving journey.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the medical aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including symptoms, treatments, and current research.

• Understand environmental, communication, and behavioral interventions that represent best practices for providing dementia care.

• Understand available local resources that can assist care partners and individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

• Understand the effects of caregiver stress and learn practical coping strategies.

This event has been approved for 4.0 CEUs by NASW-TN.

Click here to register.