News & Alerts

The Treasure Valley Family YMCA in partnership with Saint Alphonsus Memory Center is excited to bring you a once-a-month virtual free education program on evidence-based lifestyle medicine strategies and treatment of potentially modifiable risk factors to improve brain health and reduce one’s risk of dementia.

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To register please contact Mary Biddle – Newberry at 208-344-5502, ext. 276 or mary.biddle@ymcatvidaho.org

Location:  Trinity Baptist Church Fireside Room

711 Fairview Dr, Moscow ID 83843

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

Contact: 208.522-5370 ext 203

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Location:  Community Action Partnership Area Agency on Aging

124 New 6th St Lewiston, ID 83501

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Location: CSI Office on Aging, 650 Addison Ave West Suite 424, Twin Falls 83301

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This group is open to anyone whose life is affected by Huntington’s Disease
(HD). People with HD, family members, caregivers, friends, and people living at
risk are all welcome to attend.  More information here

Location:  First United Methodist Church, 200 North 15th Ave, Pocatello ID

More information here

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

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Location:  Bingham County Extension Office 412W Pacific St, Blackfoot, ID 83221

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Location:  CSI Office on Aging 650 Addison Ave (4th floor) Twin Falls, ID 83303

Contact Jody Cornilsen at 208-350-6823 or email jocornilsen@alz.org

Creative Aging offers creative art expression for individuals with mild cognitive impairment and early to middle stage Alzheimer’s diseases and related dementias.  A fun way to connect with others and share meaningful life moments or personal interests.

Location:  The ART Museum, 300 S Capital Ave Idaho Falls 83402

Details here

3rd Wednesday of each month, 62+ receive free admission all day from 10 am – 5 pm!

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

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Location:  Area Agency on Aging 214 E Center St. Pocatello ID

Phone: 208-233-4032

AARP Idaho 

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

Memory Cafe January Schedule

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

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

Click here to view, download or order

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

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

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   

More information here

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

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

Here

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

Lewy Trial Tracker here

Calendar of Events here

Idaho’s Alzheimer’s Association January Newsletter

Granny on the Move Support Groups & Education (every Tuesday 1:00 -2:00)

Alzheimer’s Hispanic Support Group, Nampa, Saturday, 2-4pm for more information call (208) 722-2521

https://aging.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Alz-Association-January-2026_Support-Groups.pdf-1.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

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

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

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

Northwest Clinical Trials, Boise Idaho

NWCT.com

Virtual Support Groups here

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The Boise Airport has joined the hidden disabilities Sunflower Program!

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program 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

https://aging.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/January-2026-Newsletter-1.pdf

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

Recursos y Organizaciones para Cuidadores Hispanos – Idaho Caregiver Alliance

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/.