You can find our doctors learning educational initiatives around the Treasure Valley.
“Not only do we have the highest percentage of people over 65 right now, but by 2030 (the U.S. Census Bureau) anticipates that people over 60 will hit almost 25% of our population,” Black told the Idaho Statesman in an interview. “That is staggering.”
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is hosting the Alzheimer’s and Caregiving Educational Conference from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 18 at the Springhill Suites Boise at 424 E. Parkcenter Blvd.
Key speakers include:
Greater Idaho Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org/idaho)
Offer free support groups
Host educational events
Raise funds for Alzheimer’s awareness and research
Jannus Organization (https://www.jannus.org/)
Powerful Tools for Caregivers program – free 6-part series to teach essential caregiving skills
Memory Café – monthly support groups for caregivers and their loved one with dementia
Legacy Corps – Caregiver Support Program for military veterans
Idaho Caregiver Alliance (https://idahocaregiveralliance.com/)
Education designed specifically for caregivers
Extensive links to available community tools & resources
Idaho Commission on Aging and associated Idaho’s Agencies on Aging (https://aging.idaho.gov/)
Resources to help individuals stay at home as long as safely possible
Caregiver education resources
Home delivered meals
