Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network

South Alabama Caregiver College
2026-01-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Email cboyington@sarpc.org to register!

Wandering, Sundowning and Combativeness
2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join Jenny Stang, LMSW as we explore the causes for and tips to manage some of the more exhausting expressions of dementia.
Friday, January 23rd @ 10 am via Zoom.
Register here: https://forms.gle/wsK68tfBwqXpZ5c39

Caregiver Support Group
2026-01-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Are you a family caregiver looking for community? Join Caregiver Outreach Specialist Jenny Stang for our monthly caregiver support group.
Monday January 19th @ 10 am via Zoom
Register here: https://forms.gle/uT1xGd8o74hmqtig9

Emergency Preparedness Training*
2026-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join special guest, Darryle Powell, M.S., for Disaster Preparedness for Seniors and Persons with Developmental Disabilities training and opportunity to enroll in Smart 911. Friday, January 16th @ 10 am via zoom
*Education stipend opportunity. Register here: https://forms.gle/qRMyqkERZuDDTW526

Communication and Dementia
2026-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Let’s explore the communication changes individuals with dementia face as the disease progresses with a focus on understanding their unique abilities. Learn strategies that promote dignity and enhance quality of life, ensuring they feel heard and connected. Friday, January 9th @10:00 am via Zoom. Register here: https://forms.gle/qp8MXQDNZRysXfDg6

Fort Payne: Dementia Caregiver Education Series begins Jan. 8
2026-01-08 17:30 - 18:30

Post Holiday Blues
2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
The post-holiday crash can sneak up on you! Join Caregiver wellness advocate Jenny Stang to learn the signs and tips to prepare for the seasonal come down.
Tuesday December 16th @ 10 am via Zoom
Register here: https://forms.gle/65FPp3qfBRHf9ANa6

December Caregiver Support Group
2025-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Are you a family caregiver looking for community? Join Caregiver Outreach Specialist Jenny Stang for our monthly caregiver support group.
Monday December 15th @ 10 am via Zoom
Register here: https://forms.gle/A96KqSuX4hRyaYZG9

Caring without collapse
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join Jenny Stang LMSW as we discuss how our brains manage stress and ways we can infuse intentional, daily habits to maintain nervous system health. *Education stipend opportunity
Friday, December 12th @10 am via Zoom
Register here: https://forms.gle/PG1yJo8vC8HT7kwd7

Macon Co. Dementia Awareness Lunch & Learn
2025-12-10 10:30 - 12:00

Huntsville Firefighters Special Needs Christmas Dance
2025-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Jaycee Building, 2200 Jaycee Way, Huntsville, AL

*Positive Approach to Care (PAC) With Casey Jaekle, CDP
2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join Jenny Stang LMSW and special guest, Casey Jaekle, CDP to learn observational skills needed to recognize signals of “unmet needs and growing distress” in the person they care for and respond in a way that reduces anxiety and improves quality of life.
*Education Stipend Opportunity
Friday, December 5th @10 am via Zoom
Register here: https://forms.gle/FbrSL2tk5ecidEPr7

The Language of Appreciation: Gratitude That Feels Real
2025-11-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join Jenny Stang LMSW as we discuss managing the ups and downs of change, tradition and expectations. Because peace, not perfection, is the real tradition worth keeping
Wednesday, November 26th @10 am via Zoom
https://forms.gle/Dx5v6TPfzNADKwiTA

UAB RAN Lunch & Learn Zoom with ALR
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom

A Gentle Holiday: Redefining Celebration When Life Feels Heavy
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join Jenny Stang LMSW as we discuss managing the ups and downs of change, tradition and expectations. Because peace, not perfection, is the real tradition worth keeping
Tuesday, November 18th @10 am via Zoom
https://forms.gle/mGrogaCjbWHhMPQb6

Caregiver support group
2025-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Are you a family caregiver looking for community? Join Caregiver Outreach Specialist Jenny Stang for our monthly caregiver support group.
Monday November 17th @ 10 am via Zoom
https://forms.gle/dLACmzG4vvKSDygQ9

*The Cost of Caring: Emotional Budgeting in Hard Times.
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join Jenny Stang LMSW as we discuss how to manage emotional energy when resources are tight.
*Education stipend opportunity
Friday, November 14th @10 am via Zoom
https://forms.gle/ouiapGULvS3xwcYT6

West Alabama Caregiver College
2025-11-13 10:00 - 14:00

CARD Alzheimer's Symposium-Florence
2025-11-07 07:30 - 17:00 | Cross Point Church of Christ

Nourishing the Caregiver: Stretching the Pantry & Feeding the Soul
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join Jenny Stang, LMSW, to discuss practical strategies and comforting rituals for feeding both body and spirit in uncertain times.
Friday, November 6th @10 am via Zoom
https://forms.gle/d9kuuPR24H9vionG9

Emotional Literacy
2025-10-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Emotional Literacy plays a vital role in the caregiving process by enabling caregivers to navigate the complexities of human emotions and relationships with sensitivity and empathy. Join Jenny Stang to learn strategies to increase this vital skill set.
October 24th @10 am via zoom
Register here:
https://forms.gle/mktZATUco4sDVQQU6
*Education Stipend Opportunity

Caregiver Support Group
2025-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Are you a family caregiver looking for community? Join Caregiver Outreach Specialist Jenny Stang for our monthly caregiver support group.
Monday October 20th @ 10 am via Zoom
Register here:
https://forms.gle/VNouZLD7qDcjdRT78

Mindfulness Practice
2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
What is mindfulness and why does it help? ALR Caregiver Outreach Specialist Jenny Stang discusses the neurological benefits of mindfulness and what it means to develop this practice for yourself.
October 17th @ 10 am via Zoom
Register here:
https://forms.gle/t29PRXSUcn4Syy5f6

Caregiving Martyr Syndrome
2025-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Are you a caregiving martyr? Do you struggle with giving others control? Join Caregiver Outreach Specialist Jenny Stang as we explore martyr syndrome, the symptoms and tips to letting go. Friday October 10 @ 10 a.m. via Zoom
Register here:
https://forms.gle/7RatSuGT9RQANb7k6

The Art of Self Compassion
2025-10-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Just as you tend to the needs of your loved ones, practicing self-compassion will help you care for your well-being. Join caregiver Outreach Specialist Jenny Stang to enrich your understanding of this crucial yet often overlooked practice.
October 3rd, 2025 @ 10 am via Zoom
Register here:
https://forms.gle/DKXgS91DWjkdH1nn6

Long-Term Care Conference in Jasper
2025-09-30 09:00 - 14:00

Rooted Music Therapy *
2025-09-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join special guest, board certified music therapist, Lizzie Digiovanni-Ratte, from Rooted Music Therapy for an educational presentation on the benefits of Neurologic Music Therapy.
*Education Stipend Opportunity
9/26/25 @10 am via Zoom
Register here: https://forms.gle/zzcFg88iBDAAaTrs6

Dementia Friendly Alabama Memory Cafe in Pike Road
2025-09-24 08:00 - 2025-11-05 17:00

Caregiver support group
2025-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Are you a family caregiver looking for community? Join Caregiver Outreach Specialist Jenny Stang for our monthly caregiver support group.
Monday 9/22/25 @10 am via Zoom
Register here: https://forms.gle/f87UUSrPJBP78YLb6

Jackson Co. Resource Fair
2025-09-17 09:00 - 12:00
