Alzheimer's Association Community Education Sessions
The Alzheimer’s Association® provides care, education, and support to those affected by Alzheimer’s and Dementia and has partnered with the YMCA of the Roses to offer free, 1 hour educational sessions to all members of our community.
These sessions are led by a certified community educator and cover a variety of topics related to Alzheimer’s and Dementia . Each session includes Q&A opportunities for discussion and will provide participants with the most up to date information.
Please see below for a list of education sessions, including a description of the programs and how to register.
Should you have further questions, please contact:
For York County clients, contact Kyle Almoney at [email protected] or call 717-843-7884 x248
For Lancaster County clients, contact Jessica Rodriguez at [email protected] or call 717-464-4000 x1220
Click here to learn more about Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders
Bob Hoffman Dover YMCA
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and how to incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Learn basic information on the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors, current research and treatments available to address some symptom, plus Alzheimer’s Association resources.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Learn to recognize common signs of the disease in yourself and others and next steps to take, including how to talk to your doctor.
Registration Information
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3/14/22 | 8/2/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
City Center
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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2/13/24 | 5/31/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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05/10/24
Mind Body Studio - Fr - 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
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Register Closes 05/18/2024 |
Lampeter- Strasburg YMCA
Before Silver sneakers class, get a cup of coffee and join Jessie in the Community Room for a morning of discussion and education.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Learn basic information on the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors, current research and treatments available to address some symptom, plus Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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2/12/24 | 6/21/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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05/20/24
Multi-Purpose Room - Mo
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Register Closes 05/31/2024 |
The W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and how to incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Learn basic information on the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors, current research and treatments available to address some symptom, plus Alzheimer’s Association resources.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Learn to recognize common signs of the disease in yourself and others and next steps to take, including how to talk to your doctor.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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2/6/22 | 1/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Virtual: Zoom
Dementia Conversations:
• Provide tips on how to “break the ice” and have the most common difficult conversations
• Help you plan ahead and build a care team that communicates well
• Give you the opportunity to hear from people who are dealing with similar issues
• Connect you with helpful resources
This will be a Virtual session and participants will receive the zoom link via email the week of the presentation.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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3/24/24 | 8/29/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
York Branch YMCA
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and how to incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Learn basic information on the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors, current research and treatments available to address some symptom, plus Alzheimer’s Association resources.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Learn to recognize common signs of the disease in yourself and others and next steps to take, including how to talk to your doctor.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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3/14/22 | 4/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |