Spring 2024 Educational Series

Starting on June 20th, 2024, MemoryCare will be providing an educational series designed for caregivers to learn more about how to care for themselves and their loved one affected by dementia.

Courses are free, open to the public, and will be presented as a live online broadcast.

See the corresponding course below to register. Contact our office at 828-771-2219 or education@memorycare.org with any questions.

June 20th, 2024
2:00 – 3:30 pm

Staying Engaged: Activities for Connecting with Individuals with Memory Disorders

Presented by Elizabeth Williams, Executive Director of MountainCare

Discover engaging activities to foster connection and joy in caregiving for individuals with cognitive diagnoses. Join us as we explore ways to stay connected and make meaningful moments together.

June 27th, 2024
2:00 – 3:30 pm

Let’s Talk Caregiver Resources

Presented by Elizabeth Lackey, MSW, Carly Woods, BSW, MemoryCare Care Managers

Whether you’re a Caregiver College graduate or are new to caregiving, we invite you to join us as we review and discuss the many resources provided in MemoryCare’s Caregiver College sessions. We’ll highlight the usefulness of these resources and how they can be applied to unique caregiving challenges.

July 11th, 2024
2:00 – 3:30 pm

Combating Elder Fraud
Presented by Gretchen Batra with AARP

How do the fraudsters get to us and what techniques do they use to take advantage of us?   We will explore the ways they use the mail, phone, computer, and now artificial intelligence.  Highlighted will be very easy steps you can take to protect yourselves.

We gratefully acknowledge Dogwood Health Trust for their support of our program!

A special thanks to the sponsors of these events!

MemoryCare’s community education is supported through donations – your help is appreciated!

MemoryCare is nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is three-fold:  To provide specialized medical care to older adults with cognitive impairment; to support caregivers with education, counseling, and improved access to services; and to provide community education.

MemoryCare is a 501(c)3 public charity as determined by the Internal Revenue Service, Federal Tax ID: 56-2178294.  
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the Charitable Solicitation Licensing Section at 919-814-5400.  The license is not an endorsement by the State.

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