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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's & Dementia Family Caregiver Training 
DESCRIPTION:Six-session educational program meeting either online or in person!  \n\nMeets every Thursday starting June 9th through July 14th  \n10:30am – 12:00pm \nOnline or in-person at the James L. West Center \n1111 Summit Ave.\, Fort Worth\, TX 76102 \nYou are not alone! \nCaring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia can be difficult. Care partners are invited to attend this six-session program at no cost. Learn the best techniques and interventions for dementia care in a healthy manner with reduced stress.  \n\nThe six sessions cover in detail: \n\nWhat to Expect: Understand what to expect as the disease progresses\nCommunication Pt. 1: Best ways to communicate with loved ones\nCommunication Part 2: Understand how persons with dementia communicate\nDaily Living & Home Safety: Seeing the world through their eyes\nReducing Stress & Coping Skills: Taking care of the caregiver\nPlanning for the Future: Preparing for the next steps and getting help\n\n\n-Registration Required- \nPlease register at 817-877-1199 or caregiver@jameslwest.org
URL:https://dffw.org/event/alzheimers-dementia-family-caregiver-training-2/2022-06-16/
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ORGANIZER;CN="James L West Center":MAILTO:caregiver@jameslwest.org
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's & Dementia Family Caregiver Training
DESCRIPTION:Six session educational program meeting either online or in-person! \nMeets every Thursday starting  \nJune 9th through July 14th \n10:30am – 12:00pm \nOnline or in-person at the James L. West Center \n1111 Summit Ave.\, Fort Worth\, TX 76102 \nYou are not alone! \nCaring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be difficult. Care partners are invited to attend this six-session program at no cost. Learn the best techniques and interventions for dementia care in a healthy manner with reduced stress. \nThe six sessions cover in detail: \n\nWhat to Expect: Understand what to expect as the disease progresses\nCommunication Pt. 1: Best ways to communicate with loved ones\nCommunication Part 2: Understand how persons with dementia communicate\nDaily Living & Home Safety: Seeing the world through their eyes\nReducing Stress & Coping Skills: Taking care of the caregiver\nPlanning for the Future: Preparing for next steps and getting help\n\n-Registration Required- \nPlease register at 817-877-1199 or caregiver@jameslwest.org
URL:https://dffw.org/event/alzheimers-dementia-family-caregiver-training/2022-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Alzheimer's & Dementia,Caregiving
ORGANIZER;CN="James L West Center":MAILTO:caregiver@jameslwest.org
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SUMMARY:Stress Busting for Family Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Stress Busting for Family Caregivers is a 9-week program that provides care partners with stress management techniques\, relaxation and coping strategies. Participants are able to connect with others on the caregiving journey. \nThis program will be facilitated by experts from BakerRipley and the James L. West Center. \n\nDate: Tuesday 04/06/21\nDate: Tuesday 04/13/21\nDate: Tuesday 04/20/21\nDate: Tuesday 04/27/21\nDate: Tuesday 05/04/21\n\n\nRSVP:  Register at caregiver@bakerripley.org or at 713-558-6343
URL:https://dffw.org/event/understanding-als-lou-gehrigs-disease-multiple-sclerosis-2/2022-06-16/
LOCATION:ON-LINE EVENT
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ORGANIZER;CN="James L West Center":MAILTO:caregiver@jameslwest.org
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SUMMARY:Let’s Get Together — A Social Club for Seniors (Monday-Friday)
DESCRIPTION:Monday – Friday | 11:30 am – 12:15 pm\nZoom Meeting | Registration required\nDementia Friendly Fort Worth has collaborated with Texas Health Resources to launch a new program designed to engage those who are lonely and socially isolated. Do you know someone who could benefit from this program? See program details below and contact us today for more information. \nLet’s Get Together — a Social Club for Seniors! Join us for this daily online activity session designed to engage seniors who are living at home and struggle with anxiety\, boredom\, depression\, loneliness and have limited opportunities to engage socially with others. Each session will feature a guest presenter who will guide participants through fun and engaging activities. Participants will be joined by others who find themselves in a similar situation. \nThese activities will include things like arts\, games\, music\, movement\, all with a social component. Having a routine can be a major benefit for seniors at home and staying connected can reduce the risk for heart disease\, stroke\, and dementia\, the program is offered five days a week! \nContact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266 |817-994-3803 \nWhen you are not connected to friends or family\, you may have a:\n\n29% higher chance of having heart disease\n32% higher chance of having a stroke\n50% higher chance of having dementia.\n\nTake action today! \nREGISTER        JOIN ZOOM MEETING \n DEMENTIA FRIENDLY FORT WORTH \nContact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266
URL:https://dffw.org/event/lets-get-together-a-social-club-for-seniors-monday-friday/2022-06-16/
LOCATION:ON-LINE ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Activities,Dementia Friendly Community,Social,Support Group
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