Caregiver Education Series - Caring and Coping Anderson County

Hosted by Alzheimer's Tennessee

Join Alzheimer’s Tennessee for Caring and Coping on October 8, 2026, an educational event bringing together professionals from the medical, legal, and social work fields to explore Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Attendees will learn about the medical aspects of dementia, including symptoms, treatments, and current research, as well as practical approaches to providing safe and supportive care. The event will also cover caregiver stress and coping strategies, local resources for individuals and care partners, and important legal and financial considerations facing families throughout the caregiving journey.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the medical aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including symptoms, treatments, and research.
2. Understand environmental, communication, and behavioral interventions that represent best practices for providing dementia care.
3. Understand the effects of caregiver stress and learn coping skills and strategies to manage it.
4. Understand available local resources that can assist care partners and persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
5. Understand legal and financial concerns and important legal decisions facing caregivers.

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

Click here to register.