Albuquerque, NM – September 20, 2019 - Families facing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease will have access to a free multi-session education course in Las Cruces, NM offered by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter. Interested families and others have a choice of Mondays or Tuesdays, daytime or evening sessions and location.

“Skills for Dementia Caregiving” is a FREE six-session program designed for family and friends caring for a loved one with dementia, and presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter. The course will be held once a week for six weeks:

  • Monday evenings, from October 14 through November 18, 2019, from 6-8:00pm atPeace Lutheran Church, 1701 Missouri Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001;
  • Tuesday afternoons, from October 15 through November 19, 2019, from 2-4:00pm at Crossroads In-Home Care. 189 Howard Pl., Las Cruces, NM 88001.

To register or for more information call 1-800-272-3900 or email Alexis Ramirez (Programs Volunteer Case Manager at alramirez@alz.org. For directions, call 575-647-3868.

This evidence-based training aims to teach caregivers practical techniques for interacting with loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, and for understanding and managing their behavior. It also imparts tools for long-term planning and for reducing stresses common to dementia or Alzheimer’s caregivers. The course explains the signs, impacts and pathology of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Class size is limited and they do fill up quickly.  Call now to register.  Participants of “Skills for Dementia Caregiving” may be reimbursed for the cost of having others tend to their loved one while they attend the classes.

Today, 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including an estimated 200,000 under the age of 65. By 2050, the total number is expected to rise to 14 million.  It is the 6th leading cause of death in the USA*.

Currently, there is no prevention, proven treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s takes a devastating toll – not just on those with the disease, but on entire families.   In our own state, 41,000 New Mexicans are living with Alzheimer’s and there are 108,000 unpaid dementia caregivers, many of whom are family members.

The Alzheimer's Association is the largest and most impactful nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's and dementia science in the world. Currently, the Association is investing over $165 million in more than 450 projects in 25 countries.

If you need help, call us. Our 24/7 Helpline is available any time, day or night for support or information at 1 (800) 272-3900. 

The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter offers many free services and resources to caregivers and families facing the disease: support groups, care consultations, respite, educational presentations, safety programs, information and referral and more. 

We have five branch offices in the state: Albuquerque (Main Office), Santa Fe (Northeastern New Mexico), Farmington (Northwestern New Mexico), Roswell (Southeastern New Mexico) and Las Cruces (Southwestern New Mexico). All offices may be contacted by calling 1 (800) 272-3900. 

*Source for all statistics: The 2019 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report atwww.alz.org/facts.

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