Advance Directives Workshop & Funeral Planning
2022-05-05 05:30 - 06:30 (America/Chicago)
Advance Directives Workshop & Funeral Planning
Linda Abel, RN & Rev. Phyllis Barren, Assoc Pastor FUMC
Fort Worth Public Library | 500 W. 3rd St. | Tandy Auditorium
Tuesday | May 3 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday | May 5 | 10:30 – 12:30
Free
“People are destined to die once and then face judgment.” Hebrews 9:27
We are all going to die, but some of us will be prepared and others will not. Are you prepared? Join Linda Abel and Rev. Phyllis Barren for this workshop on Advance Directives—preparing and communicating your wishes regarding your end-of-life care. What about those you will leave behind? Have you prepared to give them the gift of knowing exactly what you want concerning the celebration of your life, your funeral? Rev. Phyllis Barren will give guidance on preparing in advance for your funeral.
Please contact the Fort Worth Library at 817-392-7323 or Gail Snider at 817-332-6266 for more information on this event.

Let’s Get Together — A Social Club for Seniors (Monday-Friday)
2022-05-05 11:30 - 12:15, 2022-05-06 11:30 - 12:15, 2022-05-09 11:30 - 12:15, 2022-05-10 11:30 - 12:15, 2022-05-11 11:30 - 12:15, 2022-05-12 11:30 - 12:15, 2022-05-13 11:30 - 12:15, 2022-05-16 11:30 - 12:15 and 13 more dates | ON-LINE ZOOM
Monday – Friday | 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Zoom Meeting | Registration required
Dementia 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.
Let’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.
These 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!
Contact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266 |817-994-3803
When you are not connected to friends or family, you may have a:

29% higher chance of having heart disease
32% higher chance of having a stroke
50% higher chance of having dementia.

Take action today!
REGISTER JOIN ZOOM MEETING
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY FORT WORTH
Contact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
2022-05-09 08:00 - 09:00
May 9 at 1 – 2 p.m. CT
In-person at Valora Medical Group
1250 E Pioneer Pkwy Ste 700
Arlington, TX 76010
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking, and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Register Here

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
2022-05-10 13:00 - 14:00
May 10 at 6 – 7 p.m. CT
In-person at Arlington Public Library – Southeast Branch
900 SE Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76018
This program provides a general overview of Alzheimer’s and dementia, what happens in a brain affected by Alzheimer’s, risk factors for developing the disease, FDA-approved treatments, upcoming Alzheimer’s research, and resources available to those facing a diagnosis and their families.
Register Here

Effective Communication Strategies and What Not to Say!
2022-05-11 07:00 - 08:00
May 11
Noon – 1 p.m. CT
Presented on Zoom
Communication is key when interacting with a person with dementia. The tone of voice, body language, and the words you use and, don’t use, can make a difference. Join nurse educator, Dr. Delores Saddler, as she leads the discussion and teaches us ways to effectively communicate with loved ones and patients. Dr. Saddler will be joined by Alzheimer’s Association staff, Ivonne Uquillas and Shelly Young, presenting “What Not to Say!”
Register Here

Senior Synergy Expo
2022-05-12 03:30 - 08:30
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley invites you to the 2022 Senior Synergy Expo. Come learn about the services available in Tarrant County that will empower seniors, family members, and caregivers to live a healthier lifestyle.
FREE: Admission ? Health Screenings ? Workshops ? Parking ? Lunch* (To guarantee FREE box lunch & FREE parking, registration form must be received no later than Monday April 25, 2022.)
REGISTER ENGLISH
REGISTER SPANISH

On Dementia: Care, Community, and Creativity: You’re Invited
2022-05-12 09:00 - 10:00 | ON-LINE WEBINAR
“On Dementia” Book Series Features Conversations with Leaders in Elder Care!
The Frye Art Museum in Seattle, WA, in partnership with Aging Wisdom and the University of Washington Memory and Brain Wellness Center presents On Dementia: Care, Community, and Creativity, a series of three conversations with leaders in elder care who have published books in 2020 that bring hope, connection, and joy to adults living with dementia, their care partners, families, friends, and those who provide support. Each program will be a Zoom webinar, including an interview with the author, readings from their new book, and questions from the audience. Participants are not required to attend all three conversations in the series.
2 – 3 p.m. Thursday March 11 Learn more and REGISTER: https://fryemuseum.org/program/creative_aging_workshops
Join Lynn Casteel Harper, author of On Vanishing: Mortality, Dementia, and What It Means to Disappear, in conversation with Marigrace Becker, Program Manager, Community Education and Impact, UW Medicine Memory and Brain Wellness Center.
Expanding our understanding of dementia beyond progressive vacancy and dread, On Vanishing makes provides encouragement and meaningful examples of better ways of caring for, and thinking about, our fellow beings. Weaving together personal stories with theology, history, philosophy, literature, and science, Harper confronts our elemental fears of disappearance and death, drawing on her own experiences with people living with dementia both in the American healthcare system and within her own family. It is a rich and startling work of nonfiction that reveals cognitive change as an essential aspect of what it means to be mortal.
Lynn Casteel Harper a minister, chaplain, and essayist. Her work has appeared in Kenyon Review Online, North American Review, and Catapult magazine. She is a Barbara Deming Fund grant recipient and the winner of the 2017 Orison Anthology Prize in Nonfiction. She lives in New York City and is currently the minister of older adults at The Riverside Church.
2 – 3 p.m. Thursday April 8 Learn more and REGISTER: https://fryemuseum.org/program/creative_aging_workshops
Join Susan H. McFadden, PhD, author of Dementia-Friendly Communities: Why We Need Them and How We Can Create Them, in conversation with Keri Pollock, Director of Marketing and Communications, Aging Wisdom.
Intentional, thoughtfully engaged dementia-friendly communities can give people with dementia the opportunity to continue living with purpose, reciprocal personal relationships, and enrichment. A positive thread throughout Dementia-Friendly Communities is that “underpinning successful dementia-friendly communities is an awareness of people with dementia as active citizens, and the importance of supporting engagement in community life.”
Susan H. McFadden, PhD, is an experienced researcher and practitioner in the field of dementia. She was formerly Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and co-founded Fox Valley Memory Project (FVMP), whose vision is to help create dementia-friendly communities. She is co-author, with her husband John, of “Aging Together: Dementia, Friendship, and Flourishing Communities.”
2 – 3 p.m. Thursday May 13 Learn more and REGISTER: https://fryemuseum.org/program/creative_aging_workshops
Join Anne Basting, PhD, author of Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care, in conversation with Mary Jane Knecht, Manager, Creative Aging Programs, Frye Art Museum.
A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Basting pioneers a radical change in how we interact with people who struggle with dementia. Basting’s proven methods use storytelling and active listening to stimulate the brain and awaken imagination. Rooted in twenty-five years of research, “Creative Care” offers encouragement and creative techniques on how to bring connection, light and joy to the lives of elders and to those who care for them.
Anne Basting, PhD is a leader in transforming aging and elder care and a recipient of a MacArthur Genius Grant. She is the founder of the nonprofit Timeslips, which implements her innovative approach to memory care, and is the author of three previous books, “The Stages of Age,” “Forget Memory,” and “The Penelope Project.” Her work as founding director of University of Wisconsin Milwaukee’s Center for Age and Community was also featured in the PBS documentary “The Penelope Project” (2011).

Wichita Falls Caregiver Connect
2022-05-19 08:30 - 11:30
Thursday, May 19 at 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. CT
Park Place Christian Church
4400 Call Field Road
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Connect in person with other caregivers for an afternoon of fellowship, fun, and insight. This event is designed to teach you tips and tools for taking better care of yourself and your loved one with dementia. There is no charge to attend.
Register Here

Como Community Listening Session
2022-05-24 13:00 - 14:30
May 24 at 6 – 7:30 p.m. CT
In-person at Como Community Center
4660 Horne St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a community conversation to better understand the needs of the Como area in regards to Alzheimer’s, dementia, and healthy aging. If you live, work, or care for someone in the Como area, join us at the Como Community Center on May 24.
Register Here

LIVING WELL WITH DEMENTIA EDUCATION SERIES
2022-06-01 05:00 - 06:00
A Gift Of Time is pleased to welcome back Dr. Tam Cummings every 1st Wednesday of the month through 2022.
LIVING WELL WITH DEMENTIA EDUCATION SERIES

Our education sessions are a vital component of our commitment to educating our community on memory loss. Led by local and national experts, these education sessions offer valuable information, resources, and tools to guide you on your journey to living well with dementia.

To register email education@agiftoftimegeogetown.org
Visit our Calendar page for more information and to register: https://agiftoftimegeorgetown.org/calendar
