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https://aging.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hope-Heart-Peace-Lecture-Series-Flyer-June-2026.pdf

This Dementia Unplugged program, Ask The Expert™, is appropriate for all care partners and all types and stages of Dementia, as well as specific individuals (those living with MCI or very early-stage Dementia).

You’ll be able to ask basic questions, get real-world answers, and take the next best step(s) in your journey.

​Register here

Powerful Tools for Caregivers — Aging Strong programs by Jannus

As we reach out to North Idaho’s Parkinson’s community, we commit to increasing awareness and understanding of this disease​ while​ providing hope, education and connection with others traveling the same path.  https://www.cdaparkinsons.com/.

Virtual Support Groups here

Location:  YMCA Idaho Falls 155 N Corner Ave, Idaho Falls, 83402

More information on the importance of brain health here

Older adults with low vision, blindness, or certain cognitive conditions understanding what is happening in visually in videos. To help, NIA’s audio-described videos explain what’s happening on-screen and cover a range of topics.

View the entire video playlist here

HERE’s an update since our last announcement introducing IN GOOD COMPANY Respite by On Site for Seniors! This volunteer-based program offers a delightful half-day break for those struggling with challenges such as memory loss, mobility loss, depression, and loneliness.

• When: every Friday starting in February 2026, 10 AM to 2 PM
• Where: Real Life Ministries Post Falls.
• What: Participants enjoy meaningful, engaging activities, “brain games,” and companionship while caregivers take a break. We make new friends, create art, make music, dance, sing, laugh, play games, and enjoy a delicious hot meal together, plus optional prayer and worship times.

Come learn more at one of our next “Tell Me More” session dates:

12/10/25 at 1:30 pm at Hayden Library

12/11/25 at 11 am at Lake City Center (“Meals on Wheels for Pets” activity)

12/17/25 at 11 am at Rathdrum Library

To volunteer or support IN GOOD COMPANY, contact Lynda at 208-967-4771 or email Larnold@1s4s.org   

https://www.agingstrong.org/memory-cafe

See here

More information here

Location:  Trinity Baptist Church Fireside Room

711 Fairview Dr, Moscow ID 83843

Details here

Are interested in learning more about participating in a Dementia Minds group? Groups are for persons living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Join a Group

Location:  Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership, 935 E Lincoln Rd, Idaho Falls

Contact: 208.522-5370 ext 203

Details here

Recursos y Organizaciones para Cuidadores Hispanos – Idaho Caregiver Alliance

Location:  Community Action Partnership Area Agency on Aging

124 New 6th St Lewiston, ID 83501

Details here

Ada County Resources

Canyon County Resources

Elmore County Resources

https://www.lincidaho.org/mobility-equipment

Calendar of Events here

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services has sponsored the program and seven certified coaches have been trained across Idaho.   Veterans talking to Veterans is FREE!  Call or text Adam at (208) 488-2052 or email: buildingstrongervets@gmail.com

Property Tax Benefit for Disabled Veterans | Idaho State Tax Commission

Dick Eardley Senior Center is offering adult day care services for local families.  Supervised activities will include arts & crafts, games, lunch snacks and camaraderie.

Call 208-608-7578 for more information

Great resource for those living with Lewy Body Dementia, caregivers and healthcare professionals.  Find here

Lewy Trial Tracker here

Location:  Community Action Partnership 124 New 6th Street, Lewiston, ID 83501

Details here

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America | The Apartment-A Guide to Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home

If you are raising a child when their parents are unable to, you are a kinship caregiver:

Who are Kinship Families? (YouTube Video 1:45 sec)

Idaho Kinship Care Resources (English)

Idaho Kinship Care Resources (Spanish)

Kinship and Caregiving

Grandfamilies Adoption_Guardianship Fact Sheet (Idaho)

Other Helpful Programs

Details here

Daughterhood the Podcast | Caregiver Conversations & Support

Idaho Family Caregiver Conference – Idaho Caregiver Alliance

https://aging.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ICA-Alliance-Conference-Kinship-2-2026.pdf

When: Monday, January 26, 3:00 pm to 5:00pm

Duration: 10 calendar weeks

Location: Online with Zoom

Registration: Telephone screening and registration are required prior to start date

Contact Mercedes Munoz – mmmunoz@alz.org / 208.722.2521 or Jody Cornilsen – jocornilsen@alz.org / 208.350.6823

See here for Pod cast episodes

These worksheets can help you coordinate care and keep track of your caregiving responsibilities and needs.

Worksheets here

Personal Technology APPs can be useful too, see here

https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research_progress/clinical-trials/trialmatch

Northwest Clinical Trials, Boise Idaho

NWCT.com

The Conversation Project – Have You Had The Conversation?

Here

Call us. We are available around the clock, 365 days a year at 800.272.3900. Dial 711 to connect with a TRS operator.

Contact the Helpline any time, any day of the year. Help is available in your preferred language through our bilingual staff or interpreter service, which accommodates more than 200 languages. All conversations are confidential.

https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline

The Boise Airport has joined the hidden disabilities Sunflower Program!

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program here

This free workbook was designed by Idaho’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Team.

Click here to view, download or order

https://aging.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FYF-Scholarship-Flyer-Jan-2026.pdf

https://freedom-youth.org/empower-scholarship

The survey is available online in English and Spanish. Surveys in English and Spanish are also available in hard copy, large print and Braille. Please contact our office at 208-334-3800 if you need help or to request a survey be mailed to you. The survey remains open until September 15, 2026.  We want to hear from people with disabilities. We also value the input of family members and friends who can help people with disabilities complete the survey or complete it on their behalf.  It is okay to complete the survey more than one time.  It isn’t scientific. We know that needs change based on the day.

We use the survey responses to help us develop our next State Plan for Independent Living.  We also use the information to share with policy makers about the things that make life harder and better for Idahoans with disabilities.  All information remains confidential and comments are combined with others so that you can’t be identified unless you want to be, and you ask for timely follow-up from a Center for Independent Living.  When you request follow up, that information is only shared with the Center serving your area.