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SUMMARY:Managing Toileting & Bathing in Dementia Care
DESCRIPTION:Managing Toileting & Bathing in Dementia Care \n Free – 1.0 CE Hour for Nursing\, Social Work & LPC \nJune 1st from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Online \n Understanding why personal care tasks become harder for persons with dementia and learning the best ways to manage these changes and maintain independence and dignity. \nSign Up Here
URL:https://dffw.org/event/managing-toileting-bathing-in-dementia-care/
CATEGORIES:Alzheimer's & Dementia,Caregiving
ORGANIZER;CN="James L West Center":MAILTO:caregiver@jameslwest.org
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SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS OF CAREGIVING SERIES:  Tools to Navigate the Caregiving Role
DESCRIPTION:The Caring for the Caregiver program supports family caregivers through education\, research\, and practice. We provide classes and workshops for family caregivers to build\nconfidence and resilience in caregiving.\nJoin us for a series of presentations that will provide you with education and information\nabout resources to support you in your caregiving role. \nFor more information on these events\, contact Jennifer Brackett at 210-450-8715 or brackett@uthscsa.edu. \nD A T E S & T O P I C S: To register\, click on the session title.  \nThu\, February 11\, 2021    2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST:   What to Expect After a Diagnosis \nThis session is a supportive and safe environment where you can learn and share your concerns and questions after you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. You will hear tips from both professional and family caregiver experts about how to manage the emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis and what to expect next. Attendees will receive resources to help guide this discussion. \nThu\, March 11\, 2021    2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST:   Community Resource Fair \nThis month’s virtual presentation is led by a panel of community speakers from local organizations who will help you through your journey. Attendees can expect to from experts who help caregivers and persons with Alzheimer’s or dementia find resources and talk to experts who can explain and give more insight into the many programs offered in San Antonio and surrounding areas. \nThu\, April 8\, 2021    2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CDT:    What’s Covered Understanding Benefits \nThis month’s virtual presentation will examine and try to make sense of what’s happening in Medicare and Medicaid\, including the impacts of COVID-19. \nThu\, May 13\, 2021    2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CDT:   Understanding APS & Guardianship \nThis presentation will provide an overview of Adult Protective Services (APS) programs and understanding the in’s and outs of guardianship  APS programs promote the safety\, independence\, and quality-of-life for vulnerable adults who are or are in danger of\, being abused\, neglected by self or others\, or financially exploited\, and who are unable to protect themselves.  Join us for this informative and interactive presentation as we discuss what you can expect from services provided by APS. \n 
URL:https://dffw.org/event/essentials-of-caregiving-series-tools-to-navigate-the-caregiving-role/2022-06-06/
LOCATION:ON-LINE EVENT
CATEGORIES:Caregiving
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ORGANIZER;CN="UT Health San Antonio":MAILTO:masoud@uthscsa.edu.
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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/2022-06-09/
CATEGORIES:Alzheimer's & Dementia,Caregiving
ORGANIZER;CN="James L West Center":MAILTO:caregiver@jameslwest.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T140000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Downsizing Your Lifestyle - Easy Peasy Downsizing . . .  Really!
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED -Downsizing Your Lifestyle – Easy Peasy Downsizing . . .  Really! \nwith Tricia Spurrier \nFort Worth Public Library | 500 W. 3rd St. | Tandy Auditorium\n  \nTuesday | June 14 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm \nThursday | June 15 | 10:30 – 12:30 am   \nFree  \nDownsizing doesn’t have to be hard! Join us for this helpful seminar and learn valuable tips on the upside of downsizing.  Our guest speaker will discuss everything you need to know including Tricia’s Top 5 Tips for Easy Peasy Downsizing as well as Top 5 Tips for an Easy Peasy Move!  You’ll also discover why we are currently experiencing this hot seller’s market and how it can benefit you! \nOur guest presenter\, Tricia Spurrier\, local and trusted realtor with Keller Williams Realty serving the DFW metroplex.   As Senior Real Estate Specialist and with over 20 years of serving seniors and their families\, Tricia especially enjoys assisting seniors with the downsizing/rightsizing process as they consider improving their quality of life by moving to senior living communities. A quick consultation with Tricia and her team will alleviate fears and simplify the process. \nPlease contact the Fort Worth Library @ 817-392-7323 or Gail Sider @ 817-332-6266 for more information on this event.
URL:https://dffw.org/event/downsizing-your-lifestyle-easy-peasy-downsizing-really/2022-06-14/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Caregiving,Dementia Friendly Community,Stress Management
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Downsizing Your Lifestyle - Easy Peasy Downsizing . . .  Really!
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED -Downsizing Your Lifestyle – Easy Peasy Downsizing . . .  Really! \nwith Tricia Spurrier \nFort Worth Public Library | 500 W. 3rd St. | Tandy Auditorium\n  \nTuesday | June 14 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm \nThursday | June 15 | 10:30 – 12:30 am   \nFree  \nDownsizing doesn’t have to be hard! Join us for this helpful seminar and learn valuable tips on the upside of downsizing.  Our guest speaker will discuss everything you need to know including Tricia’s Top 5 Tips for Easy Peasy Downsizing as well as Top 5 Tips for an Easy Peasy Move!  You’ll also discover why we are currently experiencing this hot seller’s market and how it can benefit you! \nOur guest presenter\, Tricia Spurrier\, local and trusted realtor with Keller Williams Realty serving the DFW metroplex.   As Senior Real Estate Specialist and with over 20 years of serving seniors and their families\, Tricia especially enjoys assisting seniors with the downsizing/rightsizing process as they consider improving their quality of life by moving to senior living communities. A quick consultation with Tricia and her team will alleviate fears and simplify the process. \nPlease contact the Fort Worth Library @ 817-392-7323 or Gail Sider @ 817-332-6266 for more information on this event.
URL:https://dffw.org/event/downsizing-your-lifestyle-easy-peasy-downsizing-really/2022-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Caregiving,Dementia Friendly Community,Stress Management
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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:Teepa Snow: How to Effectively Respond to Challenging Statements
DESCRIPTION:How to Effectively Respond to Challenging Statements\nSenior Helpers is excited to once again join forces with dementia care expert Teepa Snow for this informative online event. \nTeepa will explain how to respond to three statements that are commonly encountered when individuals are living with brain change: \n\n“I want to go home!”\n“I don’t want you; I want someone else.”\n“I don’t want to do that.”\n\nShe will also explore the reasons that these statements are commonly heard when abilities begin to change and will demonstrate supportive and effective ways in which we can respond. \nJoin us for a Complimentary Online Event with Dementia Care Expert Teepa Snow\nJune 22\, 2022\nEvent Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm (EST) \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://dffw.org/event/teepa-snow-how-to-effectively-respond-to-challenging-statements/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Alzheimer's & Dementia,Caregiving,Dementia Friendly Community
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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/2022-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Alzheimer's & Dementia,Caregiving
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/2022-06-30/
CATEGORIES:Alzheimer's & Dementia,Caregiving
ORGANIZER;CN="James L West Center":MAILTO:caregiver@jameslwest.org
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